Name/Title
PhotographEntry/Object ID
2018.005.1364Description
Photograph, colored snapshot, shows a group children standing around c 1970s cars in the parking area for 110 Galena Street. They are being monitored by a few adults, whose backs are to the camera. The photo is taken from across the street. 110 Galena street is a 1.5 story, red sided building with a large 4x5 paned window on next to the front door, with a small covered area to the right. Sign on building reads "West Chicago Park District". There is a small alley visible to the left of the red building that connected Galena to Center. Partially visible is a 1 story brick commercial building with a white sided house attached, and a 2 story carriage house with 2 arched door ways / windows on the side. Note on envelope ways "Youth Field Trip Lincoln Park Zoo," organized by the West Chicago Park District.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
West Chicago Park DistrictSubject Place
Road
Galena StreetCity
West ChicagoState/Province
IllinoisCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaMade/Created
Date made
circa 1973Time Period
20th CenturyNotes
The Park District was at this location 1972 for sometime before summer 1975 per PeggyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsResearch Notes
Research Type
RegistrarPerson
Putzier, JenniferDate
Feb 16, 2023Notes
According to Peggy, the building at 110 Galena was the Park District's first office, which was established in 1972. The Bus service used by the Park district was Wolf Bus ServiceGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Missing high quality (300dpi tif) scan