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Where can you find information about the history of St Basil Catholic School on the southside of Chicago?

The school building still stands at 1824 W. Garfield Blvd. My father attended St. Basil Catholic School from 1917-1923. I'm assuming the neighborhood was primarily Irish then. In 2002 the old school building became the Basil Campus of the Chicago International Charter School.

Where is the East Chicago Public Library in East Chicago located?

The address of the East Chicago Public Library is: 2401 East Columbus Drive, East Chicago, 46312 2998

How did the jungle show that the meatpacking industry needed to be regulated?

By showing that the meatpacking industry DID NOT have high standards of safety and cleanliness

What makes a boulevard different from a street road or avenue?

A boulevard usually has 2 lanes of traffic going in each direction and traffic direction is separated by landscaping (grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, etc.). Also, on a boulevard in Chicago, no commercial vehicles are allowed, only automobiles.

What kinds of uniforms were worn by Police Officers in Chicago in the 1920s and are there any pictures available?

You can find pictures of 1920s Chicago Police uniforms at - Photographs from the Chicago Daily News: 1902-1933, Chicago Historical Society at: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpcoop/ichihtml/ enter the search words: police uniform

Where was the hot dog pit restaurant in Chicago?

the hot dog pit was and is located at foster and kedzie, right across from the gym at north park college (now university). the pit is now called charcoal delights

What became of Chicago's Boldenweck Avenue?

I do not know if this would be helpful to you, but a Frederick Boldenweck is mentioned in '*Who's Who in Chicago' 1931; 'merchant; April 14,1842-September 30,1929. See Who's Who in Chicago,1926.'

  • 'The Book of Chicagoans' was first published in 1905. The title was changed to 'Who's Who in Chicago' with the publication of the edition of 1926.

What is the ethnic history of Chicago's Taylor Street area?

As far as I know it has always been Italian. It's well known as the heart of Little Italy. My grandfather was born and lived on Taylor St. in Chicago in the 1930's and 40's. During that time it was an Italian neighborhood with the typical "West Side Story" type of youth gangs as well as a mafia influence with the Chicago outfit.

How do you find information on Robert I. Murray Company from the year 1800 in 313 Pearl Street?

This seems to be a New York City address. Look at New York City directories. For information on the New York Quaker Murray family, see "The Murrays of Murray Hill" by Charles Monaghan. The Murrays lived on Queen Street (later Pearl Street),

Where can a person apply for surveillance jobs in Chicago IL?

One can apply for surveillance jobs in Chicago by either applying over the phone through an employment company or firm such as Seek or by making a statement of interest and sending it to the company.

How many sisters or brothers did Ida B. Wells have?

she had 7 borthers and sisters the yougest Stanley died at ten months of yellow fever. I am trying to find names and ages right now but thank you. bye bye.

Where is the Graham Foundation For Advanced Tds In Fne Arts in Chicago Illinois located?

The address of the Graham Foundation For Advanced Tds In Fne Arts is: 4 W Burton Pl, Chicago, IL 60610