July 12, 2011

Mr. Romano,

I enjoy your Taylor Street Archive site and the stories on it. I’ve lived in Chicago for a pretty long time and am always interested in trying new things, particularly in old neighborhoods. I like the restaurants over on West Grand, Heart of Italy on 26 Street and of course Taylor Street. I enjoyed your story on the old club culture of Little Italy, “The Club,” and was considering taking your suggestion of going to the Blue Boys Club on a Friday to check it out with my girlfriend. However, I couldn’t find any other reference of it online and I didn’t see it last time I was over in the area, so I was wondering if it was still around? If not, is there a club still operating where one could have a similar experience? My girlfriend and I are always looking for interesting things to do–involving delicious food is a plus!–and that certainly sounded like it would fit the bill.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer, and thanks for maintaining your fascinating site on Taylor Street.

Sincerely,

Matt Lee

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July 13, 2011

Hi Matt,

“Blue Boys’ Club” is on Polk and Aberdeen. They may or may not cook up something to eat for its members on Fridays. Often they do. Johnnie Parise is unofficial Pres. 312-326-6240.

Vincent J. Romano

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July 13, 2011

Mr. Romano,

Thanks so much for your help. We will definitely head out to one of the clubs!

Matt

May 03, 2011

Hello Mr. Romano. I am conducting genealogical research on my family and my search has lead me to your site. I am excited to find information regarding Dante school on your site. It seems that my great uncles attended the school back in 1926. I am wondering if you have any year books for the years 1920-1926 and if so if I could have a look at them or if I could have them searched for a picture of my great uncle.

This is what I know:

Francis Lewis 1-25-1916

John Lewis 5-3-1913

They lived at 609 Farquer Street

Any information would be helpful.

Thank you for your time and have a great Day!

Jacquelynn Q. Puckett

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May 03, 2011

Hi Jackie,

We get many inquiries such as this. I have been accumulating them pending the revamped website, which will include a “Lost and Found” section, being completed. Probably by summer’s end. Meanwhile, many of the members of the Blue boys’ Club, on Polk and Aberdeen, just one block south of the Vernon Park Tap, Tufano’s or Pipisico’s–(depending upon your age, you will call the restaurant one of those 3 names)–were born and raised on Forquer Street(later called Arthington Street). For the time being, I will post your email there. I’ll notify you of any responses.

Vincent J. Romano

March 05, 2011

Hi,

I am looking for information/pictures of Salvino Liquor store that was on the SW corner of Taylor and Halsted. If you can be of help I would appreciate it.

Ron Russo

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March 05, 2011

Salvino’s was on the NE corner.

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March 5, 2011

Thanks. Any other information you can provide. I am interested in pictures. The store was owned by dad’s uncle.

Editor’s Note: Bob Salvino’s story will be posted shortly.

If you have any information for Ron regarding the Salvino Liquor Store,  please leave a comment below, or contact Taylor Street Archives.

Hello,
My name is Mary Ann(Isadore) Monno. I lived on Taylor Street during the years of 1957 until 1967. I lived at 1112 S. Sagamon. I attended Holy Guardian Angel School from kindergarten to fifth grade. Myself and another classmate (Rosa Chieco) have kept friends all these years would like to find our former classmates from Holy Guardian Angels to have a get together. Is there any information you can give us to how we can find people. We have found a few over face book. I would appreciate any help you may be able to give me.
Thank you
Mary Ann (Isadore) Monno

Editor’s Note:

If you have any information for Mary Ann regarding classmates at Holy Guardian Angels School, please leave a comment below, or contact Taylor Street Archives.

September 20, 2010

Greetings Vince,

My cousin, Jackie Jennings sent my father, Jennaro Rocco Anthony Altier your Bowen Country Club site.
She pointed out that her mother, Mary Ann Altier Jennings is in the softball photo showing her pitching to a reputed home run hitter. My Nana and auntie Roe is also in the site. I am sure many more can be found with the help of my family.
I have many summer memories (the campfires, ballgames, I can still smell the tool shed, the grape vines, and dining at the long tables for breakfasts) of our family and friends at the Bowen Country Club. My mother, Rita Perius Altier, and my father’s elder sister Rose Ann Altier worked there as nurses.
I sent Gus Mauro this e-mail because he also has fond memories. He is quite a bit older than me!

Bowen Country Club Photo Gallery

Best regards,

Bill Altier