If you have old photos, documents, or any other artifacts relating to the history of our blocks, homes, or neighborhood, please let me know so we can share here.
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Artifacts
4828 W Warner, EC Dickinson sign found in attic. Source: B. Rittenhouse
4110 N Lawler door jamb 2022 (Source: N. Bortoli)
4110 N Lawler door jamb 2022 (Source: N. Bortoli)
4119 N Leclaire roof rafters (Source: J. Kennelly)
5029 W. Berteau found during basement foundation repair, 2022 (Source: L. Narvaez)
For Better Beverage, Koszciuszko, Polonia Bottling Works, Soda Waters All Flavors, 1912, Austin Ave, Chicago, Ill, Contents 7 Fl Oz
5029 W. Berteau found during basement foundation repair, 2022 (Source: L. Narvaez)
5029 W. Berteau found in yard next to garage, 2022 (Source: L. Narvaez)
4829 W Berteau found in wall during bedroom remodel (Source: R. Dolan)
4137 N Leclaire Tax Bills 1924-1925 (Source: J. Arena)
4137 N Leclaire Tax Bills 1960-1965 (Source: J. Arena)
4137 N Leclaire Oil burner install 1947 (Source: J. Arena)
4137 N Leclaire Real Estate Listing 1970 (Source: J. Arena)
5038 W Berteau original basement joist with Edward Hines Lumber Co stamp (Source: J. Owens and Ruta L.)
4137 N Leclaire Kitchen Remodel 1951 or 1957 (Source: J. Arena)
4115 N Leclaire found in plaster wall 2003 (Source: S. Johnson)
4115 N Leclaire found in plaster wall 2003 (Source: S. Johnson)
4115 N Leclaire found in plaster wall 2003 (Source: S. Johnson)
4115 N Leclaire found in plaster wall 2003 (Source: S. Johnson)
Painting of 4142 N Lawler by David Garrison, circa 1970 (SE view from alley side) Garrison rented the Priola's garage loft as a studio. (Source: L. Priola & A. Ejmont)
Painting of 4142 N Lawler by David Garrison, circa 1970 (SE view from alley side) Garrison rented the Priola's garage loft as a studio. (Source: L. Priola & A. Ejmont)
Painting of 4142 N Lawler by David Garrison, circa 1970 (Source: L. Priola & A. Ejmont)
5048 W Berteau found during rehab (Source: L. Chase)
5048 W Berteau found during rehab (Source: L. Chase)
5024 W Berteau attic (Source: S. Lindo)
5024 W Berteau attic (Source: S. Lindo)
5024 W Berteau attic (Source: S. Lindo)
4128 N Leclaire Survey 2008 (Source: J. Leith)
5002 W Berteau (Source: D. Kane)
5038 W Berteau, Cook letter 2002, page 1. Source: J. Owens
5038 W Berteau, Cook letter 2002, page 2. Source: J. Owens
Old Neighborhood and House Photos
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Berteau Leclaire Intersection Circa 1950 (Source: L. Chase)
4128 N Leclaire Circa 1950 (Source: J. Leith)
5048 W Berteau Circa 1950 (Source: L. Chase)
5048 W Berteau Circa 1950 (Source: L. Chase)
5048 W Berteau Circa 1950 (Source: L. Chase)
5048 W Berteau Circa 1950 (Source: L. Chase)
5024 W Berteau 1999 rehab (Source: T. Priola)
5024 W Berteau 1999 rehab (Source: T. Priola)
5024 W Berteau 1999 rehab (Source: T. Priola)
5024 W Berteau 1999 rehab (Source: T. Priola)
5035 W Berteau prior to 2013 rehab
5035 W Berteau 2008 pre 2013 rehab
4134 N. Lawler, circa 1970s (Source: L. Winther)
4130 N. Lawler (Source: L. Winther)
4134 & 4138 N. Lawler, circa 1970s (Source: L. Winther)
4100 N. Lawler block facing north near Berteau (Source: L. Winther)
4137 N Leclaire 1970 (Source: J. Arena)
4835 W Berteau, 2007, prior to major remodel
4137 N Dickinson 2004 Source: D. Larson
4137 N Dickinson Source: 1986 Portage Page Chamber of Commerce brochure, provided by L. Priola
5049 W Berteau Source: 1986 Portage Page Chamber of Commerce brochure, provided by L. Priola
5049 W Berteau Source: 1987 Portage Page Chamber of Commerce brochure, provided by L. Priola
4123 N Leclaire, 9-19-1992 - Wedding Day, from L to R Paul Davis, Ashley Jensen, Julia Kennelly, Bethany Dicks and Martin Kennelly. Source: M. OBrien
4123 N Leclaire, Feb. 1992. Source: M. O'Brien
5038 W Berteau, Cook Family 1913-1935. Source: J. Owens
5038 W Berteau, Cook Family 1913-1935. Source: J. Owens
5038 W Berteau, Cook Family circa 1915. Source: J. Owens
