Rely on the memories to get me thru the present.

Great site
lived at 10110 Union 1939-1949 / 10942 Normal 1949-1962 / 10123 Vernon 1962-1965.


Fernwood School 1945-1949
Brenan school 1949-1954
Fenger 1954-1958
I ate at Nicks Normal Sweet Shop often and have never found any thing as good as Nick's fat man.
I live in Florida part time and there's a big group around the Ft. meyers area from Roseland.

My Grandmother owned the two houses on the corner of 118th and S. Perry, just across the street from Scanlan Grammer School. A lot of wonderful memories of that area.

My mom and dad used to take us to Gatelys and we would all order an ice cold "Green River", hot dog, and cole slaw from the snack bar on the first floor.

You have a great site here...Keep up the good work!!

Ah,the pleasant memories of Roseland! Our current cold weather prompts memories of my early years learning to ice skate at Palmer Park. A portion of the field was flooded to make an ice rink. There was a warming hut with two spring loaded banging doors, a red hot pot-bellied stove and bench seating along the walls. Toilet facilities were up at the field house(no wearing ice skates there). I graduated from Holy Rosary Slovak Church grade school. Ex-parishoners check out our website holyrosaryslovakchurch.com

My Roseland memories

The Solas ( all of them) Lucky and Lady, ,Gompers, Angelo, Ziller, Zot, Larry Lathis, Brooster, Harry the mail man Larry the milkman, Rags O Line, the Rosebowl, Saint Anthonys, Father Naline and Dell, Sister Mary Jane Francis YEOW! Pat and Mats, The Penquin, The Bum Town Gents, Torino Bakery, Chatlas Bros, Curtis Fenger, Phil Borkstom, Art Minard, Mr Macarthy, Jeris, Rillios, Debbie Smith, Kathy Falco, “GO,GO” White Sox”, State and Roseland Theater(with the double seat in front for two ton baker) Gateleys People Store and the photographer in front that would take your picture and give you a receipt to send in. Roseland Little League, I played for Fehsals Auto Service. Corky Silas, Mr. Smith. Jays, Popeyes, Krezmers Pantry, Spikes, all little grocery stores. DelCotto’s, West Pullman Park (where’s the Eagle) I know…Palmer Park, Polish Home, Mikes Social Club, The Home Store, Dr. Basil. Down the hill, the grain elevators, Phillip 66, junkyards, tar bubbles, Tommy Knutsen, Vic’s at 127th and Mich. Vincies, Chicken Little, The Pit, Flag Brothers, Style Center, Hermans Army Store, Polish Gym Shoes, blue Tanker Jackets, Cuban heels and horseshoe cleats. TW4, TheKids, The Gas Station, The Macombo, The Red Lantern, Nino’s and Giovannies, Ken and Dicks, Pesaventos, to name a few.

I was born in Feb 1932 on 102nd St & Yale Ave. Went to Van Vlissingen, Pullman, West Pullman Grammar Schools & Chicago Vocational High School on 87th and Anthony. I'm a 'Wooden Shoe', and proud of it! Spent 31 years in the military and retiring, then another 12 years in Civil Service. Retired fully after 43.7 years working for Uncle Sam, and proud of that. Lived all over the USA, Europe and Asia. Quite a full life. Still in touch with many many in Chicago area.

Great site, great memories, great place to grow up as a kid. Lived at 114th and State, went to Scanlan until we moved to Flossmoor in 1970. Recently moved to Florida but will always have Roseland in my blood. Thanks to you and also to Chris Trott for keeping the old Roseland alive for us.

Great site! I lived at 235 W 103rd Pl till '69.

Boy do I remember Roseland I attended Brennan and Fenger "68". Spent all my teen years, walking up and down the "Ave". Do you remember Gatley's, loved that store. And Nino's Pizza?, I worked there. Oh what was the name of the movie theather at 110pl? and Michigan, smooched a lot in the back rows of that place. And that big ole city park 111th and So. Park, lived in that pool! Well it's been fun looking around, Thanks.

would love to send some photos to site. My mother was the

roseland centennial queen in 1945 or so:'dorothy Javer'

Wow just started reading all the good past and although I only lived in in Roseland for my grammar school years it was the best memories. I attended Brenan and lived at 113 Wentworth. The local pools-the avenue-Karmelkorn and just a host of other great things will always be remembered. Both my sisters attened Fenger and worked for Ninos pizza- I attened school from 1962 till 1970-anybody eles?

Just looking for old friends from the greatest neighborhood that exsisted!

A friend passed me a link to this website... I faven't really browsed anything yet but these messages... Their comments reflect the same joy I feel when reminiscing. While living at 10835 S Indiana Ave (near Mendel HS), I went K thru 8th at Holy Rosary (Irish)... did 1 & 3/4 years at Mendel, a year at Fenger. I would have been in the class of '69. In July of 69 I entered the Army, survived overseas and returned to find quite a different Roseland. I can now cound on two hands those I have met from Roseland that I knew before the Army. Thanks to those for the support of this website... it brings back more than just a great memory...

This is a great site. Every entry brought back a memory. My parents managed the restaurant on the main floor in Gately's for as long as I can remember. I went to Holy Rosary Irish, then a couple years at Fenger, graduated from Willy's in '68. Like many of you, I drove past there a while back. Some parts are exactly the same, but the Ave is a mess. So very sad.

hi all, grew up on 112st, between state and wentworth. went to st.nick`s(1965) then to curtis & fenger(1969) love reading the messages from everybody, even if i don`t know most of the people. the memories are great hung out in pullman a lot also. looking for old friends to reconnect with. some more than others

Many good unforgettable memories

Gordon; Gary; Billy; Jim and Rick Reynolds will enjoy these lost photos. V/R Jim 10537 Normal

Hi Tom
Great site!!

Judy (Sunny Az)

Hi all: Just found the site. Great to see a lot of "older" folks such as myself. I graduated Brenan in 1953, Fender in 1957. I lived at 240 W. 112th place, worked at Gatelys for a while during high school, then went downtown to make my "million", more like 365 dollars a month being a legal secretary!! My great-grandparents were one of the first families to settle in Roseland, they operated a store on 111th west of Princeton. Slager was their name. Our name was Gombert, my sister Mickey, and brother Bud. Bud died 10 years ago of leukemia, still miss him a lot. He played football for Fenger. Could go on and on but I wont. email me if you want to share.

having trouble registering