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Incorp. 1902. Provides convalescent care for women and children. Free to those unable to pay. Supported by contri- butions and fees. Charges, $3 $7 per week. Capacity, 39.
Resthaven 3360 S. Park Ave.,
Tel., Douglas 255.
Supt., Mrs. M. Gorzon.
Estab. 1912. Provides convalescent care for Jewish women and girls. Free. Supported by Sarah Greenebaum Lodge No. 16, O. U. T. S. Capacity, 21.
Tribune Summer Hospital
Algonquin, Ill., Tel., Algonquin 9.
Supt., Mrs. Laura J. Collar.
Estab. 1905. Under administration of the United Charities of Chicago. Provides convalescent care for poor women and children. Free. Supported by funds raised by the Chicago Tribune and the United Charities. Capacity, 100.
SUMMER SANITARIA FOR INFANTS
Chicago Daily News Fresh Air Fund for Sick Babies 15 N. Wells St.,
Tel., Franklin 1.
Manager. W. A. Strong.
Estab. 1886. Incorp. 1904. Maintains fresh air sanitarium for sick babies in Lincoln Park. Sanitarium provides medical treatment, nursing service, follow-up treatment, and educa- tion in homes. Gives day time care only. Open June to Sep- tember. Free. Supported by contributions. Capacity, 500.
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MEDICAL AID
Jackson Park Sanitarium
Pres., Mrs. DeWilton Woodbury,
5346 Blackstone Ave. Tel., Midway 6403. Sec., Mrs. Adele S. Martin,
5244 Greenwood Ave. Tel., Hyde Park 1589.
Estab. 1896. Sanitarium located in Jackson Park on the Lake Shore. Provides treatment for sick babies during the summer months. Provides financial support for the Infant Welfare Station at 83rd St. and Bond Ave. Free. Supported by contributions. Capacity of Sanitarium, 60.
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INSTITUTIONS FOR DEFECTIVES Cripples
Country Home for Convalescent Children
West Chicago, Il1.
Tel., West Chicago 19.
Supt., Miss Margaret Little.
Estab. 1911. Provides medical and surgical treatment for crippled children. Patients are kept as long as they show improvement. Free. Supported by contributions. Ca- pacity, 75.
Home for Destitute Crippled Children
1653 Park Ave.,
Tel., West 232.
Supt., Miss Harriett M. Phillips. ,
Incorp. 1893. To provide a home and education for crippled children. Also maintains a free clinic providing medical and surgical treatment. Age limit, 21/2 to 12 years. Supported by subscriptions and contributions. Capacity, 110.
Outing Association for Crippled Children
Pres., Mrs. F. L. Haskell,
4917 Sheridan Road. Tel., Edgewater 4336.
Sec., Miss Mildred Hobinger,
1116 S. Richmond St. Tel., Garfield 4728.
Provides outings for crippled children from various Chicago organizations and the Spalding School for Crippled Children. See Recreation (Outings and Camps), page 200.
Epileptics
Dixon State School and Colony Dixon, Il1.
Supt., Dr. H. B. Carriel.
Estab. 1915. Under supervision of the Illinois Department of Public Welfare Will provide treatment and industrial training for improvable epileptics. Buildings are in process of erection, and will be opened during the year 1917. Supported by State appropriation.
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INSTITUTIONS FOR DEFECTIVES
Feoble-Minded See also Psychopathic Hospitals and Institutes
Lincoln State School and Colony
Lincoln, Ill.
Supt., Thomas H. Leonard, M. D.
Estab. 1870. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. Provides a home and training for the feeble-minded children of Illinois. All admissions by Court commitment. Free to those unable to pay. Others make payment according to direction of court. Supported by State appropriation. Capacity, 1900.
Mental Hygiene Societies
Bureau of Personal Service
1800 Selden St.,
Tel., West 4980.
Supt., Miss Minnie F. Low.
Aids in care of mentally afflicted by advice, institutional visitation and service; investigates homes before time of re- lease and advises authorities as to advisability of releasing patients. See Protective Agencies, page 168.
Illinois Society for Mental Hygiene
824 S. Halsted St.,
Tel., Haymarket 1579.
Supt., Miss Elnora E. Thomson.
Estab. 1910. To co-operate with public and private agencies in improving the condition of the insane and feeble minded; to aid in the after-care of patients discharged from hospitais for the insane; to secure data regarding social conditions pro- vocative of mental breakdown; to publish and circulate in- formation which may help in avoiding mental disease and propaganda for mental health. Includes a department of occupations to provide suitable employment for mentally and physically handicapped individuals who cannot compete in ordinary industrial pursuits. Free service. Supported by con- tributions. Reg. Bur.
Psychopathic Hospitals and Institutes
Chicago Board of Education
Department of Child Study and Educational Research
Room 806-7 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Central 3981.
Hours: Monday, 1-5 P. M .; Wednesday and Friday, 9-12 A. M. and 1-5 P. M.
. Director, Dr. D. P. MacMillan.
-- Makes examination, mental and physical, of all problem cases of children of school age. Prepares school programs and supervises physical care of all special school children, deaf, blind, cripples, subnormals, truants, incorrigibles, stutterers, anaemics, tuberculars, epileptics, choreics and delinquents.
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MEDICAL AID
Juvenile Psychopathic Institute
At Juvenile Detention Home, 771 Gilpin Place, Tel., Monroe 3836.
Also has office at Juvenile Court, 10th Floor, County Bldg .- Tel., Franklin 3000.
Director, Herman M. Adler, M. D.
Estab. 1909. For the medical, psychological and sociological study of repeaters and other "problem cases" of the Juvenile Court. Supported by Cook County Juvenile Court.
Juvenile Psychopathic Institute
Out Patients' Department
West Polk St., near Wood St.,
Tel., West 4960. Local 225.
Director, Herman M. Adler, M. D., State Criminologist. Sec., Miss Della Elmer.
Estab. 1917. Under auspices of Department of Public Wel- fare, State of Illinois. To offer to the public a central station for free consultation in regard to mental problems of child- hood and adolescence. Furnishes medical, psychiatric and psychological examinations; provides psychiatric nursing, social investigation and treatment, and mental hygiene for mental defectives, psychopathic and delinquent cases. Sup- ported by the State of Illinois and the County of Cook.
Municipal Court Psychopathic Laboratory
1109 City Hall,
Tel., Franklin 2684.
Director, Dr. Wm. J. Hickson.
Estab. 1914. A municipal laboratory for the psychopathic and physical examination of cases from the Municipal Courts. Supported by City appropriations.
Orthogenic Clinic and School 1748 W. Harrison St.,
Tel., West 112. Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 10:30 A. M .- 12 M. and 1 P. M .- 4 P. M .; Saturday, 9 A. M -1 P. M. Arrangements for examination made by special appointment.
Estab. 1912. Under auspices of Rush Medical College. A clinic for the study of all problems of the feeble-minded, and for the instruction of medical students in matters pertaining to the feeble-minded. Maintains school for border-line cases; also Social Service Department in connection with the Social Service Department of the Central Free Dispensary.
Psychopathic Hospital Wood and Harrison Sts., Tel., West 4960. Supt., Adam Swajkart, M. D.
A branch of Cook County Hospital established for the tem-
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TUBERCULOSIS-FRESH-AIR WORK
porary care of the mentally ill, who are held under observa- tion pending trial under state insane law. The social service department of this hospital is under the supervision of the Bureau of Social Service of Cook County.
State Psychopathic Instituto
Kankakee, Ill.
Alienist, H. Douglas Singer, M. D.
Estab. 1908. Under Illinois Department of Public Welfare. Gives courses of instruction in mental disorders to physicians entering the medical service of the State for the care of the insane. Makes studies of nature and cause of mental dis- orders. Supported by State appropriation.
University of Chicago Psychopathic Laboratory
5816 Ingleside Ave.,
Tel., Midway 800, Local 57.
Director, Dr. H. C. Stevens.
Estab. 1914. For the scientific examination of backward children. Free to those unable to pay. Supported by Uni- versity of Chicago.
TUBERCULOSIS
See also Dispensaries and Field Nursing Service.
Fresh Air Work
Camp Harlowarden
Cherry Hill, Joliet, Il1.
Maintained by the Stock Yards District of the United Charities for pre-tuberculous children of the Stock Yards District. Open June to September. Free. Capacity, 65.
Chicago Board of Education
Anaemic and Open Air Division 7 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Central 3981.
Director of Special Schools, Frank G. Brunner, M. D.
Maintains open air rooms for under-nourished children, chil- dren in contact with tuberculosis in their homes or who have incipient tuberculosis. Board of Education provides school rooms and teachers. The Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium provides physicians and nurses. Food, extra clothing equip- ment and service are provided by the Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund. Open window rooms are maintained in the following schools:
Budlong, 2701 W. Foster Ave. Burr, 1621 Wabansia Ave. Foster, 720 O'Brien St. Franklin, 226 W. Goethe St.
Graham, 4436 S. Union Ave.
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Haines Practice, 231 W. 23rd Place.
Hamline, 4747 S. Bishop St. -
Holden, 3055 S. Loomis St.
Madison, 7433 Dorchester Ave. Mayfair, 4615 W. Kilpatrick Ave.
Moseley, 2348 S. Michigan Ave.
Seward, 4600 S. Hermitage Ave.
Sheridan (Phil), 9001 Escanaba Ave.
Elizabeth McCormick Open Air School No 1, 818 Gilpin Pl. Elizabeth McCormick Open Air School No. 2, 1152 Cam- bridge Ave.
Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund
315 Plymouth Court,
Tel., Harrison 7885.
Acting Director, Miss Mary Murphy.
Co-operates with Chicago Board of Education in maintaining open air school rooms for anaemic and tubercular children. Provides food, extra clothing, service and equipment in open air school rooms. See Child Welfare (General Agencies), page 32. Reg. Bur.
Jewish Training School of Chicago
554 W. Twelfth St.,
Tel., Canal 2520.
Supt., Joseph L. Bache.
Maintains open air rooms in connection with school for anaemic, undernourished and tubercular children. See Edu-
cation (Industrial), page 81.
Sanitaria
Chicago Fresh Air Hospital
2450 Howard St.,
Tel., Rogers Park 321.
Supt., Ethan A. Gray, M. D.
Estab. 1909. Gives treatment for tuberculosis. Supported
by fees. Charges, $15-$25 per week. Capacity, 100.
Chicago-Winfield Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Winfield, Ill.,
Tel., Wheaton 85.
Supt., J. L. Anderson, M. D.
Estab. 1908. For treatment of incipient and moderately advanced cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. 100 beds for char- ity patients. Charity ward supported by Associated Jewish Charities. Charges, $15-$20 per week. Capacity, 120.
City of Chicago Municipal Tuberculosis Sanitarium
N. Crawford and Bryn Mawr Aves.,
Tel., Monticello 3500.
Gen. Supt., Chas. J. Happel, M. D.
Estab. 1915. For treatment of Chicago citizens afflicted with
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tuberculosis. Ambulance service. Free. Supported by spe- cial tax levy. Capacity, 752. Dispensary Department. See Medical Aid (Dispensaries), page 140.
Edward Sanitarium
Naperville, Ill.,
Tel., Naperville 6.
Estab. 1907. Under supervision of the Chicago Tuberculosis Institute. For the treatment of incipient and moderately advanced cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. Charges, $11-$16 per week. Capacity, 100.
Oak Forest Tuberculosis Hospital
Oak Forest, Ill.,
Tel., Pullman 875 and Blue Island 202.
Estab. 1912. For the treatment of tubercular dependents of Cook County. Free. County agent issues permit for ad- mission. Supported by County appropriation. Capacity, 700. Reg. Bur.
Ridge Farm Preventorium Deerfield, Il1.
Supt., Mrs. Alice E. Laing.
Estab. 1912. To prevent the development of tuberculosis in anaemic children. Provides care, special diet and instruc- tion. Receives girls only between the ages of 6 and 12 years. Charges vary according to ability of patients to pay. Sup- ported by contributions and fees. Capacity, 27.
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Societies
- Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
8 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Central 8316.
Supt., James Minnick.
Estab. 1906. For information, propaganda and education on tuberculosis. Supported by contributions, and by the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals.
Jewish Consumptives Relief Society
1800 Selden St.,
Tel., West 4980.
Supt., Miss R. Zwihilsky.
For the relief and care of tubercular patients in their homes and institutions. See Relief, page 208.
Illinois Tuberculosis Association
8 S. Dearborn St.,
Tel., Randolph 2065.
Executive Sec., W. D. Thurber.
Estab. 1910. For information, propaganda and education on tuberculosis throughout the State. Supported by contributions . and by the sale of Red Cross Christmas seals.
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PROTECTIVE AGENCIES
PROTECTIVE AGENCIES
Anti-Cruelty Society 155 W. Grand Ave., Tel., Superior 5762. Supt., H. L. Roberts. See Child Welfare (General Agencies), page 31.
Anti-Defamation League of America Suite 1228-7 S. Dearborn St., Tel., Randolph 1011. Sec., Leon L. Lewis.
Estab. 1913. To prevent defamation of the Jew and ulti- mately to put an end to unfair discrimination against all citizens. Distributes literature, investigates conditions of Jews in industries, provides lecture courses on Jewish subjects and aids in supervision of theatrical acts and motion pictures deal- ing with Jewish life. Supported by appropriation from Inde- pendent Order of B'nai B'rith.
Big Sisters' Association Pres., Mrs. J. E. Thorndyke,
308 N. Waller Ave. Tel., Austin 1545.
For women in the Courts. See Correctional Agencies (Treat- ment of Delinquents), page 66.
Bureau of Personal Service 1800 Selden St.,
Tel., West 4980.
Supt., Miss Minnie F. Low.
Estab. 1897. For personal service in Jewish cases. Provides legal aid, correctional work, institutional visitation and services, assistance in mental hygiene cases, protection for de- pedent, defective and delinquent children. Supported by As- sociated Jewish Charities.
Bureau of Social Service of Cook County 1130 County Bldg.,
Tel., Franklin 3000.
Director and Supt., Mrs. Gertrude Howe Britton.
Estab. 1916. Maintains social service departments in the County Court, County Jail, State's Attorney's Office, Oak Forest Infirmary, and Psychopathic Hospital. Investigates home conditions and needs of cases in these institutions; gives assistance for rehabilitation, and makes reports to officials in charge. Investigates requests for release from Lincoln State School. Issues statistical reports on marriage and divorce conditions. Supported by County taxation. Reg. Bur.
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PROTECTIVE AGENCIES
City and Immigrant Missionary Society of Chicago 3257 N. Clark St., Tel., Lake View 6800. Supt., John P. Miller.
Maintains protective work for immigrants. A representative at railway stations assists in securing lodging and employ- ment. See Relief, page 205.
Illinois Humane Society 1145 S. Wabash Ave., Tel., Harrison 8185. Supt., George A. H. Scott. See Child Welfare (General Agencies), page 33.
Immigrants' Protective League
1140 S. Michigan Ave.,
Tel., Harrison 6576.
Supt., Miss Helen Campbell.
Estab. 1908. To apply the civic, social and philanthropic resources of the city to the needs of foreigners in Chicago; to protect them from exploitation; to co-operate with the federal, state and local authorities and with similar organi- zations in other localities; and to protect the right of asylum in all proper cases. Free. Supported by membership fees and contributions. Reg. Bur.
Jewish Big Brothers Suite 1228-7 S Dearborn St.,
Tel., Randolph 1011.
Director, L. Edward Lashman.
Estab. 1915. Under auspices of Social Service Bureau, I. O. B. B. Aims to prevent delinquency among Jewish boys by placing those lacking proper home influences under the personal supervision of men of good will who direct these boys in their studies, work, recreation and religious life. Supported by Independent Order of B'nai B'rith.
Juvenile Protective Association 816 S. Halsted St.,
Tel., Monroe 5796.
Supt., Miss Jessie F. Binford.
Incorp. 1904. To suppress and prevent conditions contrib- ting to the dependency or delinquency of children; to prose- cute persons contributing to the dependency or delinquency of children. Promotes the study of child problems by syste- matic agitation through the press and otherwise; seeks to create permanent public sentiment for the establishment of wholesome agencies such as parks, playgrounds, free bath, va- cation schools, social centers, etc. Supported by contributions. Reg. Bur.
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District Offices
Middle North and Northern District 4055 Southport Ave. Tel., Wellington 9007.
Protective Officer, Harry H. Grigg.
Northwest District
United Charities Office, ,
1255 N. Robey St. Tel., Humboldt 36. Protective Officer, Miss S. Zeta Youmans.
West Side District
816 S. Halsted St. Tel., Monroe 5796. Protective Officer, Miss Clara Belle Rice.
Southwest District 816 S. Halsted St. Tel., Monroe 5796. Protective Officer, Mrs. Joseph C. Miller.
Stock Yards District University of Chicago Settlement,
4630 Gross Ave. Tel., Yards 596. Protective Officer, B. Blinstiub.
Englewood and South Chicago District
6312 Kenwood Ave. Tel., Hyde Park 6321. Protective Officer, Miss Annette Gregory.
Protectorate of the Catholic Woman's League 7 W. Madison St.,
Tel., Central 3301.
Chairman, Mrs. Frank Crowe.
Incorp. 1911. Under auspices of the Catholic Woman's League of Chicago. To safeguard young girls. Assists women and girls by providing lodging, clothing, transportation, em- ployment, and other necessary assistance. Investigates court cases and provides aid, co-operates with the Travelers' Aid Society in directing and financing the work. Supported by contributions, subscriptions and entertainments. Reg. Bur.
Travelers' Aid Society 1319 W. Adams St.,
Tel., Monroe 2285.
Gen. Sec., Everett L. Meservey.
Estab. 1914. To safeguard travelers. Has temporary shelter for women and girls found at railway stations, arriving on late trains, suffering from illness, loss of funds, need of in- formation or other assistance. Supported by contributions.
Woman's Protective Association Pres., Miss Nellie Carlin. 722 County Bldg., Tel., Franklin 3000.
For women in the Courts. See Correctional Agencies (Treat- ment of Delinquents), page 72.
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RECREATION
RECREATION
See also Social Settlements and Centers. PRIVATE JURISDICTION
Chicago . Band Association
230 S. La Salle St.,
Tel., Wabash 589.
Conductor, William Weil.
Estab. 1910. To provide free concerts for the people of Chicago. Gives free concerts in parks, playgrounds, schools and settlement districts. Membership dues, $10 per year. Sup- ported by membership dues.
Civic Music Association of Chicago
Suite 637, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Tel., Harrison 5862.
Supt., Herbert E. Hyde.
Estab. 1913. To promote and encourage the understanding, appreciation and study of the art of music and the develop- ment of musical talent throughout the community, principally
- by providing musical entertainment and instruction gratui- tously or at little expense, in the small parks and playgrounds and other civic centers. Supported by membership dues and contributions.
Playground and Recreation Association of America
Western Branch,
Associate Sec., Chas. F. Weller.
1201 E. 55th St.,
Tel., Blackstone 2854.
Incorp. 1910. To promote playgrounds, recreation systems and all leisure-time activities. Advises and aids communities in establishing public recreation; publishes literature on leisure- time problems. Supported by contributions.
CITY OF CHICAGO JURISDICTION
Bureau of Parks, Playgrounds and Bathing Beaches 1004 City Hall
Tel., Main 447.
Sec., Walter Wright.
Supt. of Playgrounds; Theodore A. Gross.
Estab. 1899. Under City of Chicago Department of Public Works. Maintains the following parks and playgrounds. Adams, Agassiz, Auburn Park, Auburn Park Playground, Au- dubon, Austin, Avondale, Belding, Beutner, Brentano, Bosley, Budlong, Burley, Burroughs, Cameron, Carter, Christopher, Colman, Commercial Club, Copernicus, Corkery, Crescent, Dante, Davis, Dauphin, Delano, Doolittle, Drake, Earle, East End, Ellis, Emmet, Field, Fernwood, Fiske, Franklin, Fulton,
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RECREATION
Gallistel, Gary, Gladstone, Graham, Hamlin, Hayes, Henry, Holden, Howe, Kohn, LeMoyne, Lloyd, McLaren, McCosh, McCormick, McPherson, Merrick, Mitchell, Moseley, Morse, Mozart, Nettlehorst, Northwestern, Oakland, Orleans, Otis, Pickard, Poe, Raster, Robey, Roberts, Rutherford, Ryder, Ryerson, Salt Creek, Sampson, Scanlan, Sherwood, Spry, Swing, Swift, Thorp, Washington, Waters, Winnemac, Wright- wood. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, page 175.
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Bathing Beaches: Clarendon, Fifty-first St., Rocky Ledge. For description see Bathing Beaches, page 169.
Municipal Pier
Grand Ave. and Lake Michigan,
Tel., Main 447.
Supt., Hugo Krause.
Estab. 1916. Under Harbor Board. To provide a place of recreation for all the people of Chicago. Has auditorium where municipal concerts and dances are given, promenade, art gallery, loggia, observation towers, emergency hospital, rest rooms, restaurant, landing places for launches and ex- cursion boats. Supported by City appropriation. Capacity of auditorium, 3000.
COUNTY OF COOK JURDISDICTION
Cook County Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners
537 County Bldg.,
Tel., Franklin 3000.
Sec., Peter J. Ellert.
Estab. 1915. Maintains Forest Preserves in Cook County. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, page 182.
PARK COMMISSION JURISDICTION
The following Park Commissions are independent govern- mental corporations. All except Lincoln Park Commission levy taxes for the support of parks, etc., under their juris- diction. Lincoln Park District is supported by tax levy of the towns in which it is located, the towns of North Chicago and Lake View. Only Commissions controlling Park Districts wholly within the City of Chicago are included in this list.
Calumet Park Commission
Sec., Wm. H. German, M. D.
10924 Prospect Ave.,
Tel., Beverly 160.
Estab. 1903. Maintains the following parks: Commons, Crescent Park, Prospect Garden, West Park. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 178, 196.
Edison Park Commission
Sec., John W. McLain,
7009 Ozaark Ave.
Estab. 1912. Maintains Edison Park. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, page 181.
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Fernwood Park Commission Sec., Henry Rosier, 10240 Parnell Ave., Tel., Pullman 6071.
Estab. 1908. Maintains Fernwood Park. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, page 181.
Irving Park Commission
Irving Park Blvd. and Hamlin Ave.,
Tel., Irving 1039.
Sec., Charles A. Boos.
Supt., Thomas Edgar.
Estab. 1910. Maintains Independence Park, Northeast Park and Northwest Park. For description see Parks and Play- grounds, pages 186, 190.
Lincoln Park Commission
N. Clark St. and Center St.,
Tel., Lincoln 2410.
Sec. and Supt., John C. Cannon.
Estab. 1869. Maintains the following parks: Hamlin, Lake Shore Playground, Lincoln, Seward, Stanton, Welles. For de- scription see Parks and Playgrounds, 184. Bathing Beaches: Diversey Beach for adults and Fullerton Beach for children. For description see Bathing Beaches, page 196.
North Shore Park Commission
Sec., John H. Quirk, 402 City Hall,
Tel., Main 447. Estab. 1900. Maintains North Shore Park and Bathing Beach. See Parks and Playgrounds, page 190.
Northwest Park Commission
Diversey Ave. and Avers Ave.,
Tel., Albany 500.
Sec., Edmund C. Nitsche.
Supt., Thomas Skorupa.
Estab. 1911. Maintains the following parks: Kellogg, Kel- vyn, Kosciuszko, Mozart, Rutherford and Sayre. For descrip- tion see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 186-192.
Portage Park Commission Irving Park Blvd. and N. Central Ave.,
Tel., Irving 1186.
Sec., Alex M. Stuart.
Supt., Harry A. Temple.
Estab. 1912. Maintains Portage Park. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, page 191.
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Ravenswood Manor Gardens Park Commission
Sec., Harry W. Fahnestock,
2739 Windsor Ave., Tel., Monticello 1692.
Estab. 1914. Maintains three small unnamed parks.
Ridge Avenue Park Commission
Sec., R. Trimmer,
7242 Ellwood Ave.,
Tel., Rogers Park 3329.
Estab. 1896. Maintains the following parks: Morse Avenue Park, Indian Boundary Park and one unnamed park. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 189, 186.
Ridge Park Commission
Sec., John O. Buck,
1652 W. 104th St.,
Tel., Beverly 1390.
Estab. 1908. Maintains Ridge Park. See Parks and Play- grounds, page 192.
River Park Commission
Sec., Timothy J. Gleeson,
4035 N. Whipple Ave.,
Tel., Monticello 2250.
Estab. 1914. Selection of park sites pending.
South Park Commission
57th St. and Cottage Grove Ave.,
Tel., Midway 2002.
Sec., J. F. Niel.
Gen. Supt., J. F. Foster.
Supt. of Playgrounds, John R. Richards.
Estab. 1869. Maintains the following parks: Armour, Bes- semer, Burnside, Calumet, Cornell, Davis, Fuller, Gage, Grand Crossing, Grant, Hamilton, Hardin, Hegewisch, Jackson, Ly- man Trumbull, Mark White, Marquette, Mckinley, Midway Plaisance, Ogden, Palmer, Russell, Sherman, Washington. For description see Parks and Playgrounds, pages 175-194.
Bathing Beaches: Calumet Beach, Jackson Park Beach, Thirty-ninth St. Beach and Twenty-sixth St. Beach. For de- scription see Bathing Beaches, pages 196-197.
West Chicago Park Commission
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