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Yet another scrap of newsprint.
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Wedding picture from 3/13/1942, two days before my great uncle “Lefty” went to Guam. He passed today, after celebrating his 90th birthday and their 70th wedding anniversary in the past year. I was fortunate to see him on his last visit as I worked on my family tree. He was one of the greatest story tellers with a sharp memory for anyone’s age, although he led an incredible life.
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A few awesome prints from today’s card screen printing workshop! Thanks to everyone who came to the studio…many for the first time. Looking forward to teaching more!
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RIP #jeffhanneman #slayer #deadskinmask
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2006. Block 37 Construction. (The United Artists Theater, and the Roosevelt Theatre were here) This block was empty for years, except for “Skate on State” before it moved to Millennium Park. That building with the pink and green robot is the only building that still stands from previous years, and I have no idea what’s in it.
That “pink and green robot” is Plug Bug by Karl Wirsum, and I’m still disappointed that newer buildings obstruct the view.
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Took a stroll through Graceland Cemetery this morning, and the headstone of Ruth Page caught my eye. While researching her, I came across this excellent silent film of the “Danse Macabre." Every time I visit I find something new and learn more about Chicago.
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"When doubts invade us and cloud our faith in the immortality of the soul, a vigorous and painful impulse is given to the anxiety to perpetuate our name and fame, to grasp at least a shadow of immortality."— Miguel de Unamuno. “III: The Hunger of Immortality,” Tragic Sense of Life. -
A friend of mine who owns an antique store gave my family envelopes of photos she came across. A few of them are from the funeral of Antonio “The Scourge” Lombardo and his bodyguard Joseph Ferrara, who were both gunned down at once in 1928. Notice the procession of countless flower cars. My great grandfather can be spotted in the top photo at end of the casket, loading it into the hearse.
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This one was while in Menard Prison, IL and is on 9x11.75" board with an inscription for his “Sis” on the back.
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Here’s a better image of Gacy’s self portrait as Pogo. It is on 11x12.5" board, with this signature and certificate on the back.