Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Mr. Irene's Mom wears a stylish, sheared beaver capelet.
Showing posts with label Marquette Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marquette Park. Show all posts
October 4, 2016
Related by Marriage: The Exit
Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Mr. Irene's Mom wears a stylish, sheared beaver capelet.
August 20, 2016
Related by Marriage: Solemn
Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Guests await the beginning of the wedding ceremony.
June 16, 2016
June 9, 2016
Related by Marriage: The Godparents
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 18, 1959. Mr. Irene's Godparents, Martha and Anthony, admire the new arrival.
June 5, 2016
May 31, 2016
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.)
May 13, 2016
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.
April 11, 2016
Related by Marriage: Attention
Nativity BVM Church, Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. The honor guard at the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents listen to the ceremony.
April 10, 2016
April 3, 2016
Related by Marriage: Resting after the Ritual
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, Spring 1960. Mr. Irene's Parents, Wally, and Martha relax after the Sunday meal.
March 25, 2016
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.
February 28, 2016
Related by Marriage: An Absorbing Meal
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. Guests at the wedding reception of Mr. Irene's Parents enjoy the meal. (There's plenty of Lithuanian Rye on the table.)
February 23, 2016
Related by Marriage: After the Party
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 1958. A bridesmaid from the wedding of Mr. Irene's Parents relaxes with a guest and one of the VFW fellows.
(This bridesmaid also was named "Irene." Something about her expression here reminds me of Lady Gaga.)
February 20, 2016
February 14, 2016
February 3, 2016
Related by Marriage: In-Laws
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, June 27, 1959. Mr. Irene's Dad and Wally's brother relax before attending Martha and Wally's wedding.
January 29, 2016
Some dance in the modern style.
Chicago, Illinois, August 1975. Guests at an anniversary party hit the dance floor. I believe this event took place at "JC's."
This was a time when women often wore wigs and floor-length dresses to parties.
January 11, 2016
Related by Marriage: Anniversary
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, January 11, 1958. Mr. Irene' Parents got married fifty-eight years ago today.
November 25, 2015
Related by Marriage: After the Meal
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, November 1965. The family poses in the kitchen of Mr. Irene's maternal Grandparents' home. The group just finished the Thanksgiving meal, and all celebrate a visit from Uncle Ignas.
Standing: Mr. Irene's Dad, Uncle Ignas, Mr. Irene's Mom, and Mr. Irene. Mr. Irene's maternal Grandfather, Stanley, sits at the table.
Thanks to Mr. Irene's Los Angeles Cousin for making this photo available to us.
November 1, 2015
Related by Marriage: Sunday Gathering
Marquette Park, Chicago, Illinois, 1959. Mr. Irene's Dad celebrates Mr. Irene's christening day. The group sits in the kitchen of Anna and Stanley's home. The back of Anna's head—covered in a hair net—faces the camera lens.
Do you recognize the 7Up bottle partially visible in the lower right corner?
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