Hertel Avenue near Parkside, 1931

Hertel Avenue, as viewed (looking west from Parkside Avenue) April 1, 1931. Preparations for paving were under way.

A detail of the scene above. In 2003, the right side of this view is occupied by Walgreen's. In the far distance on the left is the tower of St. Margaret's Catholic Church and barely visible across the street from it is the vertical marquee of Shea's North Park Theater.

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Hertel Avenue near Parkside, 1931