The Historian is the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society’s award-winning newsletter. Winter 2016 Issue Download and/or view the Winter 2016 issue here. Contents: “House Walk 2015 Revisits ‘Birchwood Beach’ Neighborhood of Rogers Park” Volunteer Profile: Dona Vitale From the Editor “Rogers Park’s Norman Ross, Sr., Olympian Swimmer, Military Pilot, and Broadcaster” “Fun, Games, and Good […]

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By Matthew Amyx As the guests entered the Tudor-style home on 2357 W. Chase Ave., their jaws dropped while their eyes swam in the waves of color, geometry, and contrast washing over them. Evocative paintings, sketches, and sculptures adorn nearly every inch of free space. Each turned corner reveals a different medium expertly mastered and […]

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Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society presents an informal evening of art, history, wine and conversation at MEINECKE ARTSPACE. Please join us for a visit to the home studio/gallery of modern artist Tristan Meinecke (1916-2004) and his wife Angel Casey, who spent their later years living and working in Rogers Park. Browse a large collection of Tristan’s paintings […]

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Seeing America First: A Chicagoan’s Quest to Visit Every County in the USA This year’s annual meeting features John Fitzgerald, who will present “Seeing America First: A Chicagoan’s Quest to Visit Every County in the USA.” John will discuss his quest to visit every corner of the United States. He’s a member of the Extra Miler […]

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You are invited to the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society’s annual Member and Volunteer Holiday Party! When: Sunday, December 6, from 1 to 4 pm Where: Gulliver’s Restaurant, 2727 West Howard Street, Chicago. Founded in 1958, Gulliver’s is one of the neighborhood’s oldest restaurants, famous for its elaborate décor and delicious Italian food. Pizza, salad, and […]

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The Historian is the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society’s award-winning newsletter. Fall 2015 Issue Download and/or view the Fall 2015 issue here. Contents: “RPWRHS moves to 7363 N. Greenview Avenue in Jarvis Square!” Collectors Corner August 2015 Glenwood Arts District Walking Tour From the President’s Desk Volunteer Profile: Rachel Boyle “Walter Burley and Marion Mahony […]

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