November 1, 2017
1743 W. 17th St.
Another view of the “cottage” at the rear of 1743. My grandfather, Jan Pastorek. In the early 1950’s it was
November 1, 2017
1743 W. 17th St.
As with many homes of the time, there was a frame “cottage” at the rear of the house. In addition to the apartment
November 1, 2017
1743 W. 17th St.
My grandfather with my cousin. This photo more clearly shows the detail work on the front door trim. Probably 1944. Photo by S
November 1, 2017
August Minarik
My paternal grandfather, August Minarik, was a teamster for Henry Crawford Grain & Feed, 430 Blue Island (Address probably
November 1, 2017
Pony photo
Sophie Pastorek Minarik, probably 1924 at house just to the west of 1743 W. 17 Street. Photo: W. J. Nolan & Co, Chicago
November 1, 2017
1743 W. 17th St., 2016
This is a photo taken by Diane Minarik, April 2016. 1743 is boarded and abandoned. Years of paint on the brick had been remove
November 1, 2017
Kitchen 1743
This photo was taken on my grandmother’s 90th birthday, May, 1980, The kitchen stove was a treasure. It was a combinatio
November 1, 2017
Kitchen 1743
Cecilia Pastorek’s 80th Birthday, May, 1970, in the kitchen, the gathering spot of my grandmother’s flat. My aunt,
November 1, 2017
East view 17th Street
My Cousin, Margery Solkowski Machota, in 1952 on her first communion, and me. The view is one that I always associate with 17t
November 1, 2017
Street Scene/St. Vitus
My grandmother, right, Celia Moniak Pastorek on wedding day of her daughter, Emily Pastorek Richliew. This was probably taken
November 1, 2017
St. Vitus First Communion
Sophie Pastorek Minarik made her first communion at St. Vitus Church, probably around 1929. The prayer book that she is holdin