August 15, 2018
August Minarik graduation
All of the Amrican-born children of Josef and Aloise Minarik appear to have attended 8 years of grammar school in the Pilsen a
November 16, 2017
NW View of 17th Street
This is the only photo that I have showing the NW view of 17th Street from1743, showing Stas candy store. My cousin, Margery S
November 1, 2017
Pastorek family
My grandmother, Cecila Moniak Pastorek, with her daughters, Emily & Celia, about 1918. This is their address at that time:
November 1, 2017
Sanctuary/St.Vitus
Celia Pastorek and John Solkowski (my maternal aunt & uncle) married at St. Vitus in the late 1930’s. The sanctuary
November 1, 2017
1743 W. 17th St.
A summer day in the late 1930’s. My grandmother, aunts, uncle and grandfather enjoying an ice cream while my mother, Sop
November 1, 2017
1743 W. 17th St.
Cecilia Moniak Pastorek and her daughter, Celia Pastorek Solkowski on the front steps of 1743. Celia and John Solkowski lived
November 1, 2017
17th Street Scenes
My maternal grandfather, Jan Pastorek, right, and his friend, Vince, in front of 1743 W. 17th Street showing the north side of
November 1, 2017
An Alley in Pilsen
My mom, Sophie Pastorek Minarik, center, her sister, Celia Pastorek Solkowski, far right with Celia’s friends (unknown),
November 1, 2017
Center Aisle/St. Vitus
My parents, Sophie Pastorek and August Minarik were married at St. Vitus on November 17, 1945. This photo shows the magnificen
November 1, 2017
North view from 1743
This photo was taken by my mother, Sophie Pastorek Minarik from the second floor flat at 1743. This view faces north. Beyond t
November 1, 2017
Backyard 1743 W 17th Street
The only photo of the rear of 1743 W 17th Street after the frame cottage was dismantled. Basement door, first floor window, st
November 1, 2017
2016 view of empty lot across from 1743
In April of 2016, I had the opportunity to attend a fund-raiser for St. Adalbert Church. Took a quick walk up the block to see