@RPWRHS

The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society collects, preserves, and shares stories from Chicago’s far north side. RTs, MTs, favs, follows ≠ endorsements.

 7363 N. Greenview, Chicago, IL
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Joined May 2014
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1973 photo looking towards The Image Fashions and Katz realtors - corner of Devon & Troy in West Ridge
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c.1970 photo looking towards Nishi's at 2658 W. Devon in West Ridge
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The very first show I ever played with my very first band was at a coffee shop in Rogers Park, and this unfortunate SOB just happened to be there - simply trying to enjoy some soup and the newspaper. Instead he had to hear us. Sorry, Ross. You didn’t deserve that. – at Chicago, IL
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In Rogers Park, love notes from artist Gina Caruso to her husband Keith Lord inspire a lakefront mural ... latest story in the Sun-Times' ongoing public arts series chicago.suntimes.com/murals-…

In Rogers Park, love notes from artist Gina Caruso to her husband Keith Lord inspire a lakefront...

She painted it featuring Post-It Notes with images of her husband over the years to show her love, and celebrate his role in creating the Artists of the Wall Festival at Loyola Park.

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Brings back memories from Rogers Park, when a pigeon would occasionally get on a train car and ride for a while.
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c. 1920 view of the lobby at Devon Bank, which was located at 2345 W Devon in West Ridge
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Another c. 1920 interior view of the old Devon Bank #WestRidge
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...and here's a c.1920 photo of the ladies' restroom at the old Devon Bank. So pretty! :-)
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Howard Street was the canvas for vibrant chalk art Saturday in Rogers Park. wgntv.com/news/features/ever…

‘Everything is local’: Chalk Howard Street brings community together through vibrant art

CHICAGO — Howard Street was the canvas for vibrant chalk art Saturday in Rogers Park. The festival is a colorful way to showcase the neighborhood, Sandi Price, the executive director of the Rogers …

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Chicago's first Day of Dignity was held at Sullivan High School in Rogers Park. The school is lovingly known as "Refugee High." abc7chicago.com/chicago-refu…

Chicago holds 1st 'Day of Dignity' in support of refugees, new arrivals and migrants

Chicago's first Day of Dignity was held at Sullivan High School in Rogers Park. The school is lovingly known as "Refugee High."

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Do312@Do31229 Aug 2023
Bulldog Ale House is closing in Rogers Park and will soon be Honey Berry Cafe. blockclubchicago.org/2023/08…

Bulldog Ale House Will Become A Breakfast Restaurant Under Same Owner

ROGERS PARK — The sports bar and restaurant Bulldog Ale House on Sheridan Road will soon become a breakfast cafe. The new restaurant is Honey Berry Cafe,

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A Ukrainian artist’s anti-war mural was defaced with swastikas in Rogers Park. blockclubchi.co/45Rdmno
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Join me Saturday, Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. at White “Willye B.” Park at 1610 W. Howard in Rogers Park for my annual “Chalk It Up” Event! At Chalk it Up we celebrate the multiculturalism of the 7th District and we celebrate each other! There will be food, music and more! See you there!
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A photo from 1935: Sam Diamond outside Della Frocks, his shop at 1640 W Howard in Rogers Park
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A photo from 1933: Davidson's Bakery at 1617 W Howard in Chicago
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Thanks to @CubsCharities for helping to bring improvements to @ChicagoParks baseball fields, scoreboards, backstops & dugouts that inspire us all to play ball ⚾! #PottawatomiePark was up to bat at yesterday's ribbon ✂️.
Cubs Charities@CubsCharities26 Aug 2023
Today we joined the Pottawattomie Park Adv. Council to celebrate the completion of a Diamond Project field with games, dancing, popcorn and community! ⚾️🍿
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Rogers Park #Chicago – at Rogers Park, Chicago
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The Chalk Howard Street Fest returns to Rogers Park Saturday with 3D chalk art. blockclubchi.co/3PaLghu
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Please consider @FUNKADESI ! Here's a taste of their performance last week in Rogers Park at the Glenwood Arts Festival. youtube.com/watch?v=w36ovSY-…

FUNKADESI thrills a CHICAGO Street Fair audience - August 20, 2023

Consider THIS ringing endorsement from President Barack Obama after...

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