Established in 2003, West Ridge Bungalow Neighbors is a voluntary group of neighbors in Chicago who desire to assist each other in preserving and appreciating the homes in our neighborhood; educating each other and the broader public in the value and the story of our neighborhood; and providing resources to each other to improve the quality of our homes, enrich our lives and assure our neighborhood's future.
Showing posts with label Gabby Hartnett. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gabby Hartnett. Show all posts

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Cubs Pride













A proud neighbor on the 6600 block of Maplewood displays a Cubs banner as the team heads into the playoffs.
Did you know that legendary Cubs catcher, "dangerous hitter" and Hall of Famer Charles "Gabby" Hartnett lived in West Ridge in a home at the corner of Talman and Albion in the 1930s?
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