this was very interesting, in general for people interested in Jewish life from the early 1900s, and especially for people from Chicago.. it is all before my time, obviously, but I still found it interesting, and even heard a few familiar names..

Chicago West Side Synagogues, part 1


Chicago West Side Synagogues, part 2. focuses on west garfield and austin neighborhoods



Chicago West Side Synagogues, part 3. focuses on area between 15th and 18th streets in greater lawndale area