The Pullman State Historic Site

Booklet to commemorate the opening to traffic of the East 130th Street Fixed Bridge, Saturday, December 2, 1949. Booklet includes history of bridges at that location and construction photos of the bridge.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Waterways, Calumet River

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

In 1936, Hegewisch resident John Serafin built this radio tower to house a planned local radio station. Serafin was injured during construction, and the project was never completed. The tower stood for a number of years on 133rd and Baltimore Avenue. The land was sold to a funeral parlor next door for a parking lot. The tower was referred to as the "Beacon".

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Streets

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Veterans organizations lead parade dedicating bridge. The fixed span bridge replaced a swing bridge. The bridge marks the end of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which handles lake boats and ocean ships and the beginning of the Illinois Waterway primarily used by barges and recreational boats.

1. SCH Bridges
2. SCH Hegewisch
3. SCH Transportation

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

The Delaware House, a Hegewisch institution located at 130th Street and Wolf Lake, was originaly used as a state building for Delaware at the 1893 Columbian Exposition (World`s Fair) in Jackson Park. It was purchased by a French-Canadian fur trapper and adventurer, Elias Bennet, who relocated the house from the Columbian Exposition by putting it on a barge and towing it down Lake Michigan into Wolf Lake. He set it on the best piece of land he saw, even though he didn`t own it. Since then it has been operated as a tavern, eating house, and living quarters. Muskrat dinners were served to notables such as John G. Shedd, Honore Palmer, and Anton J. Cermak. Due to poor maintenance the Delaware House caved in and was eventually torn down in the 1950’s.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Streets

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1900. Photo from postcard. Includes various scenes from Hegewisch including streetscapes, houses, churches, and Henry Clay School.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Streets

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Streetscape view of Hegewisch looks northwest from Brainard Avenue and Brandon Avenue.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Streets

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo from postcard. Streetscape looking south toward intersection of 133rd and Erie Avenue (former name of Baltimore Avenue). Opera House is visible on the left beyond intersection. This was the major shopping district in the community of Hegewisch.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Streets

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Streetscape of Ontario Street (former name of Brandon Avenue). View looks north toward horsedrawn wagon and people in the street. Small businesses, including tavern with "Manhattan Beer" sign and residences are in view.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Streets

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Dedication Souvenir Program, Sunday June 26, 1955

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Waterways, Wolf Lake

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Street scenes from Hegewisch shopping district, 1900s. Photos include 1)Erie Avenue, now Baltimore Avenue at 133rd Street. 2)View south on Houston Avenue at 132nd Street. 3)View west on 133rd street from Brandon Avenue. 5)6) World War I Bend Rally at 133rd and Baltimore Avenue.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. World War I

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

c1920. Exterior view of Pennsylvania RR station located at 133rd and Green Bay Avenue. Photo shows group of people, mostly children, standing outside of the station.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Transportation

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Illinois Governor Dwight Green unveiled this marker to dedicate Wolf Lake Conservation Park on October 13, 1946.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Streets
3. SCH Waterways, Wolf Lake

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photo from postcard. Exterior view of Hegewisch Opera House, 13305 Erie Avenue (now Baltimore Avenue). Theater space was located on the 2nd floor. Opera House Buffet (restaurant), 13301 Erie and Chicago Post Office were on the first floor of the building. Wooden hitching rail is visible in front of the building. Plaque at the top of the structure reads "1888".

1. SCH Hegewisch

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Adolofo Hegewisch (center), nephew of Achilles Hegewisch, founder of community, visits Pressed Steel in Hegewisch. Picture shows Perry Hallberg (left) civic leader and Eugene Czachorski (right). Picture originally taken in 1952 and published in Hegewisch News January 25, 1974

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Industry, Pressed Steel/Western Steel

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos from Western Steel Car Company located in Hegewisch community. Company developed after United States Rolling Stock Company (founded by A. Hegewisch) went out of business. Western Steel was later absorbed into Pressed Steel Car Company. Photos are World War I era.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Industry, Pressed Steel/Western Steel
3. World War I

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

War bond rally at Pressed Steel Corporation in Hegewisch, 1918. View of stage.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Industry, Pressed Steel/Western Steel
3. World War I

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Photos from Pressed Steel Company in Hegewisch during World War II. Company produced various items during the war, most important of which were M4 medium tanks.

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Industry, Pressed Steel/Western Steel
3. World War II

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.

Image of hundreds of men attending World War I Bond rally at Pressed Steel Corporation, 1918

1. SCH Hegewisch
2. SCH Industry, Pressed Steel/Western Steel
3. World War I

In the collection of the Industrial Heritage Archives - Southeast Chicago Historical Society.