See the map: World's Columbian Exposition http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/collections/maps/chi1890/G4104-C6-2W95-1892-R2.html However, this map shows the gronds extended west: http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/collections/maps/chi1890/G4104-C6-2W95-1893-R2.html
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My source is a map within the booklet: Rand, McNally & Co's - A Week at the Fair - Illustrating Exhibits and Wonders of the World's Columbian Exposition with Maps and Diagrams. My error in writing "Side Side" in my earlier post - it was South Side Rapid Transit R.R. on the map Rand, McNally new indexes Standard Guide Map.
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The Buffalo Bill's Wild West show grounds was bounded by streets, 62nd on the north, Grace on the east; 63rd on the South; and Hope on the west -- and 63rd was also " South Rapid Transit R.R." a bridge that possibly Annie was sitting in front of. My shot in the dark. HOPE Ave 1500 E was changed to BLACKSTONE
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Thank you for information on the Chicago books and their interesting author. Her bio: "Michelle Ende’ was born in Chicago in 1955 to two second generation Americans, whose ancestry is traceable to Romania and Bulgaria. Michelle Ende’ began her studies in piano and organ at the age of seven at Hoffman Studios in Chicago. She continued her training in Theater Organ style with the late
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Also reminds me of the Mecca Apartments on the north side of 34th Street from State to Dearborn.
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Fond memory of my first new car - 60 Chevy Impala - that I bought at Bill Becker Chevrolet 4530 Archer Ave.
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Are you referring to the Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Boulevard_Garden_Apartments http://chsmedia.org:8081/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=141S6618G39L1.752&menu=search&aspect=subtab114&npp=10&ipp=20&spp=20&profile=public&ri=&index=.GW&term=Michigan+Boulevard+Garden+Apartments&matchoptbox=0%7C0&oper=AND&x=
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Photos of Wentworth's farmhouse - 5441 South Harlem - ("Said to have been visited by Prince of Wales and other distinguished, persons." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VII) http://www.loc.gov/pictures/search/?q=Photograph:%20il0496&fi=number&op=PHRASE&va=exact&co%20=hh&st=gallery&sg%20=%20true http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/hhh.il0496.sheet.00000a/
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Larry, Another question. Wasn't there also a Playhouse of sorts, also located on the north side of Archer, near Meade or McVicker street; I vaguely recall, from back in the early or mid 60s?
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Dunning1 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Not really part of the Candlelight Theater saga, > but I believe Long John Wentworth's farmhouse > stood on the southwest corner of Harlem and > Archer. He evidently was involved in some real > estate venture out that way and had a farmhouse > right on the corner. I believe it was still > stand
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The 2nd Playhouse - according to the CPL Forum Theatre Collection 1961-1997 - moved in 1964, to 5620 S. Harlem Avenue in Summit. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=5620+Harlem+Avenue,+Summit,+IL&hl=en&ll=41.791105,-87.807777&spn=0.009343,0.021715&sll=39.739318,-89.266507&sspn=9.863297,22.236328&oq=5620+S.+Harlem+Avenue,+Summit&t=h&hnear=5620+Harlem+Ave,+Summit,+Illino
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David Rumsey Map Collections has a "Georeference Added to Online Library" http://www.davidrumsey.com/blog/2014/11/7/georeferencer-added-to-online-library and possibly, need help with Chicago maps.
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The first Playhouse, opened in 61, "had 112 seats and was housed in a roadside building owned by Pullinsi’s grandfather" at 5508 S. Archer Avenue, was located between Laporte (4932W) and Lavergne (5000W) Avenues; see Google Map Satellite View https://maps.google.com/maps?q=5508+South+Archer+Avenue,+Chicago,+IL&hl=en&ll=41.797792,-87.746623&spn=0.004671,0.010858&sll=3
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dforgue, Thank you for the interesting comment, and map. Do you suppose, that World War I sped the change for women, between 1912 and 1921? The Roaring Twenties arrived soon after. And, the 19th Amendment in 1920, gave women the right to vote.
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Does anyone remember the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse at 5508 S. Archer Avenue on the Southwest Side; it opened in 1961? I don't recall seeing the Playhouse at this location. http://www.chipublib.org/fa-candlelight-dinner-playhouse/
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A photo of a houseboat docked on the Chicago River in 1920 http://chsmedia.org:8081/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=1418123FRB059.2254&profile=public&source=~!horizon&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100046~!137473~!9&ri=13&aspect=subtab114&menu=search&ipp=20&spp=20&staffonly=&term=houseboat&index=.GW&uindex=&aspect=subtab114&menu=search&a
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The Habetler Bowl - Bowling star Rudy Habetler opened this 32-lane establishment in 1957. I lived next door to his grocery store in the late 40s to early 50s.
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I thought this may be of interest, the "Sensible Etiquette" for Chicago's elite, from: The Elite Directory and Club List of Chicago -1891. http://books.google.com/books?id=jX03AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA9&dq=The+Elite+Directory+and+Club+List+of+Chicago&hl=en&sa=X&ei=o5mBVK6QD8aMyAS1joGABw&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=%20sensible%20etiquette&f=false
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Interesting to note that there was a Washington Boulevard Hospital located at 2249 West Washington Boulevard. http://books.google.com/books?id=HWVVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA328&lpg=PA328&dq=washington+boulevard+hospital+chicago&source=bl&ots=f4QA6ZB7Wl&sig=LiyPahUkuMbpA2-FOgkxIrY0Axw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Ddh8VM-VNtS2ogTC1oKYDw&ved=0CCgQ6AEwATgK#v=onepage&q=washington%2
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1904 photo: http://chsmedia.org:8081/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=T4174534U481V.887&profile=public&source=~!horizon&view=subscriptionsummary&uri=full=3100046~!75874~!1&ri=2&aspect=subtab114&menu=search&ipp=20&spp=20&staffonly=&term=washington+park+hospital&index=.GW&uindex=&aspect=subtab114&menu=search&ri=2
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Also, The Christ Church (Presbyterian) on the northwest corner of Armitage and Orchard; and Arnold school behind it. http://books.google.com/books?id=Sxw480t0G-QC&pg=PT100&dq=christ+church+presbyterian+armitage+and+orchard+chicago&hl=en&sa=X&ei=NtJzVJC5F4-nyATZ8YKoDg&ved=0CCYQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=christ%20church%20presbyterian%20armitage%20and%20orchard%20chicago&am
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In the late 1940s, the large empty cider covered lot across from Arnold School - the former location of the Uhlich Evangelical Lutheran Orphan Asylum - was transformed into the Bauler playlot; named after the Forty-third alderman Mathias (Paddy) Bauler The Uhlich Orphan home at the northwest corner at Armitage and Burling, was built in 1872, and existed until 1928. Perhaps, some of the kid
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davey7 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Don't we already have something for Amelia? Like > something more honorific than an honorary street > sign, or am I dreaming it? There is the Earhart Elementary School 1710 East 93rd Street http://www.earhart.cps.k12.il.us/
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What name, for a street (or bridge), would you recommend to be added to this list of - Honorary Street Names? http://www.chicagoancestors.org/downloads/honorary.pdf
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Chuck, I have ordered it from Amazon, and I'm looking forward to reading it! David
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Taken from the Census, Eleanor Twitchell: 1910 - 4134 S. Calumet Ave. (age 6) Grand Boulevard; part of Bronzeville. 1920 - 6736 S. Clyde Ave, (age 15) South Shore. 1930 - 6718 S. Merrill Ave, (age 26) South Shore.
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gomba306 I would be interested to read your book; what is the the title, and your name? I knew two Garrity brothers, James and the other brother's name, has now escaped my memory, but it may have been Tom. The brothers uncle, was the well known Chicago personality Vince Garrity.
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