Vittum Park (Chicago, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Stickney / Chicago, Illinois / West 50th Street, 5010
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The Chicago Park District began assembling Vittum Park in 1947. It is a 13 acre park named for Harriet Elizabeth Vittum (1872 - 1953), a social reformer affiliated with the Northwestern University Settlement House, an early example of a community center.
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Vittum-Park/
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Coordinates:   41°48'10"N   87°44'54"W

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  • ANDY PLACE BASEBALL AND BASKET BALL HERE,I WALKED THE DOG AROUND HERE TOO.WATCHED 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS.
  • this park has a long history of producing exceptional athletes from middle-class QUALITY families. Great baseball program back in the 70s. Traveling All Star teams competed at Hickory Hills during 4th of July and frequently won every age group. Also incredible wrestling program started in '71 by old man Guide. His teams won Area 4 city tournament for years and his program fed local high schools the best of the best. over the years he had countless assistants that helped him keep the program successful. today, they wrestle under the Vittum Cat flag but practice out of Shepard H.S. (im told).
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