Chicago in the Old Days: Fascinating Photos that Capture the Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

   

Wicker Park is a neighborhood within the West Town community area in Chicago, Illinois. Situated just west of the Kennedy Expressway, Wicker Park is known for its local hipster culture, art community, nightlife, and food scene.

These vintage pictures were taken by an American photographer named Richard. They show everyday life of young people in Wicker Park, Chicago from 1957 to 1959.

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

 

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s

Youth of Wicker Park in the Late 1950s


(Photos from masMiguel)