A great teacher and benefactor
Helen Imber (1898-1983) dedicated her life to Forest Park. She taught at Grant School, which later became Grant White School,…
On the move
In 1994, Jim Shaw, owner of Doc Ryans lost his lease at 7215 Madison and worked overtime to turn the…
When coal was king
This ad from a 1919 Forest Leaves (another local Forest Park newspaper) features Barr & Collins, which was located at…
Steve John, ‘King of All the Gypsies’
Forest Home Cemetery is the final resting place of royalty. Buried here is Steve John, referred to as the “King…
A look back in time: Dedicating St. Bernardine Church & School
St. Bernardine Roman Catholic Church and School at Elgin and Harrison was dedicated on Sunday, April 30, 1916 with “imposing…
A look back in time
Parichy hires former big-leaguer McManus This Feb. 7, 1946 Parichy Roofing and Shingle ad announces a new employee, Marty McManus,…
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