Taylor Street area

 

1st Communion of Barbara Brann and Johnny Malatesta.  He lived on the first floor one hallway over from us at 1226 W Taylor apt. closest to the street. - Barbara B.

 

 

 

September 1948, 1322 W Taylor Street.  Bill and Patricia Gwodz.  Lived on the Second floor in Apartment 281. - PJ Fitzgerald

1940, Apartment across from 1226, couple is my Aunt and Uncle, Bill and Albertine Lestina who were just married and visiting my parents. - Barbara B.

February 12, 1946.  Eitel's Old Heidelbert (14 Randolph St.)  A group of ladies played Bunko.  (Left to Right) Eve Davronis (who delivered me), Lucille Koloff, Rose Capuani, Marge Wade, Adeline Brann, unknown, unknown. - Barbara B.

Spring 1949, Northwest corner of Ada and Cabrini Streets.  Bill Gwodz.  Photographers and other vendor, such as the ice cone man, "Lupini" man, and the man with the street car ride and monkey, traveled the neighborhood. - PJ Fitzgerald

1941, Courtyard of the Projects. The boys have graduated from Our Lady of Pompeii School.  (Front to Back) Joe Brann, Jr. Ramondi, Bill Brann Jr, who's first name I have never knew - to my knowledge he grew up to be a brain surgeon.  Not bad for a Taylor Street kid! - Barbara B.

1942, Barbara Brann - Barbara B.