zorchvalve, What I remember of Orchard and Dickens, in the 40s and early 50s, was the large vacant/play lot on the southeast corner, that extended from the north end of Waller (renamed Lincoln Park) high school, to Dickens, and from Orchard to Howe. And, on the northeast corner, a corner grocery store.
Unfortunately, I don't have any photos.
Looking at this area via Google Map views, revea
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