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Category: Forest Park History

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A look back in time

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

Otto raced to renown with his old ‘99’ Otto Jeschke, 28, of 324 Circle was a stock car racer. He was featured in the 1951 Forest Park Review driving his popular “99” stock car at Soldier Field. He was considered one of the best straight-axle racers in the field and raced at Soldiers Field on […]

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A look back in time

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
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A look back in time

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
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Field School goes high tech … for 1926

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
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A new paddy wagon for the police

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner August 29, 2023August 29, 2023
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A ‘fire-safe building’ for the new post office

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner August 22, 2023August 22, 2023
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Postcards give glimpse into illusionist mystery

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner August 15, 2023August 15, 2023
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Breaking ground for a new school

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner August 8, 2023August 8, 2023
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Getting gloriously soaked on Beloit

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner August 1, 2023August 1, 2023
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Sweet victory

Avatar photo by Jill Wagner July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

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