The New Place

Chicago, Illinois, about 1955. A friend of Mr. Irene's Mom moves into a new home.

Related by Marriage: The Exit

Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Mr. Irene's Mom wears a stylish, sheared beaver capelet.

Wrigley Reunion

Chicago, Illinois, July 2013. Did you know the Wrigley "was Chicago's first air-conditioned office building"?

Related by Marriage: Solemn

Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Guests await the beginning of the wedding ceremony.

A Closer Look (Part 76)

Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, 1914. This is Mr. Irene's maternal Grandmother, Anna.

Here's the original post.

Grand Finale

Chicago, Illinois, Spring 1962. Fortunately, there's not a clown in sight.

Trapeze Reunion

Chicago, Illinois, Spring 1962. Here's one of the things I like least about circuses.

Related by Marriage: The Serious Shot

Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, June 27, 1959. Here's another image from Martha's wedding.

Related by Marriage: Home Wake

Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, about 1939. We don't know who died, but Mr. Irene's family saved this image of the entry to a home wake.

Related by Marriage: Party Hats

Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, Spring 1959. The birthday party brought a smile out of Martha.

Related by Marriage: Happy Bridesmaids

Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Mr. Irene's maternal Aunt Martha and another attendant appear happy to participate in the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents.

(Stanley is in the doorway. Also, check out the clock behind the bridesmaids.)

Related by Marriage: An Uncle and an Aunt

Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, November 1965. Mr. Irene dines with his paternal Uncle Ignas and his maternal Aunt Martha. The family visit the home of Mr. Irene's maternal Grandparents during Ignas's trip to Chicago.

Related by Marriage: Sunday Stroll

Chicago, Illinois, July 1959. Mr. Irene and his maternal Grandfather, Stanley, explore the Forest Preserve.

April Highlights

Chicago, Illinois, April 2007. Check out the flowers before you look up at the landmarks.

Blue Reunion

Chicago, Illinois, April 2007. We always call Hydrangeas "Boule de Neige." Even if they're blue.

Still at the Party

Chicago, Illinois, August 1975. Mom enjoys some time with one of the celebrants.

Suburban Dream Home

Chicago, Illinois, 1958. A friend of Mr. Irene's Mom moves into her new home.

Related by Marriage: A Spot to Rest

Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Attendants at the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents relax between their duties.

An old favorite celebrates an anniversary.

My high-school classmates and I used to go here for pizza.

Bridesmaids

St. George's Parish, Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois, May 1953. Lithuanians commonly used folkdresses as wedding garb.

Thanks to my friend Nijole for making this photo available to us.