The Pullman State Historic Site

Flyer for dance given by The Gleaners, April 16, 1938 and the Venetian Ballrom, 139 Kensington.

1. Kensington
2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Mounted cabinet photo by Kensington photographer E. Feuerstein, (changed to Firestone during WWII) 253 East 115th street, unknown Illinois Central RR conductor in full uniform. Crest embossed on cover (family crest?)

1. Illinois Central Railroad
2. Kensington

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.

Article from the Calumet Index, December 12, 1956.

1. Kensington

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Photocopy of handwritten document regarding establishment of Kensington community in 1872. Written by Mrs. Barbara Ann Bark, great grandmother of Douglas Day, of 344 East 116th Street in Kensington. Written at the bottom on the document and lined through "Mom had this - it looks like her handwriting so perhaps was copied from somewhere else. It`s interesting". Date unknown. Transcript typed for this record, attached.

1. Kensington

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Ground level view on Illinois Central right of way, looking north at Kensington Avenue. Left to right, Front Street storefronts, 115th Street Stations with clock, pedestrian overpass in distance at Pullman/111th, brick building behind water tank appears to be original (1880s). Kensington Station was for through trains to New York, etc. The other station with the clock is likely the commuter station. Pullman smokestack in seen in the distance.

1. Kensington

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Pullman State Historic Site.

Images of Valentino Parise and family. Parise immigrated to Chicago from Venice, Italy. He purchased land at 400 E. Kensington (Kinsinton and South Park) where he operated an office for the Cunard steamship lines and later opened the Kensington Buffet Company (a saloon), a restaurant and neighborhood bar. Also included is a paper written by Tony Parise on the history of his family and their businesses in Kensington for an American History class, 3/19/81.

1. Kensington
2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Mimeographed copy of standing for the 10 teams and individual standlings comprising the Pullman Bowling League, April 16, 1950.

1. Kensington
2. Pullman (General)
3. Roseland Community
4. Sports

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Typed note from John Rodeghier, former Pullman resident. The letter details recollections of Pullman and Roseland from the early 1900s.

1. Kensington
2. Pullman (General)
3. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Raymond Levine was a high-quality men`s clothing store located on Kensington Avenue in the Kensington neighborhood. Levine was in business much of the 20th century.

1. Kensington
2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Interior image of men`s clothing store, Raymond Levine, which was located on Kensinton Avenue, 1942.

1. Kensington
2. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Various documents of the R/P/K Human Relations Council. 2009 Community Service Award criteria, nomination form, meeting minutes, etc.

1. Kensington
2. Pullman (General)
3. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Brochure for program celebrating Unity Month on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Held at olive-Harvey College.

1. Kensington
2. Organizations -- Other
3. Pullman (General)
4. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Article with advertisement. South End Reporter, May 4, 1966.

1. Advertising
2. Kensington
3. Roseland Community

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.

Photocopy of Sandborn Library map showing Sherwin-Williams paint factory located between 115th and Kensington, west of Stephenson (Champlain) avenue.

1. Kensington

In the collection of the Pullman State Historic Site.