Ethnic Organizations and Activities

All ethnic groups created organizations and activities which helped them to maintain their cultural traditions and connections to their places of origin. Photographs of ethnic clubs and organizations on Chicago's Southeast Side follow. 






Croatian Falcons             Ogniwo Polish National     Karageorgevich Lodge No. 25
(Harvatski Sokol)                 Alliance  1933              Serbian Fraternal Group 1912
          1924






 


Gayety Theater                 Roman Knights Clubhouse                                                                              Kompare's Tavern Catered 
Showed Spanish films     Italian Club from South Deering                                                                        to Croatians and Slovenians 






     Mexican Independence Day          Mexican Patriotic Club Dinner
                Parade 1957                                              1962

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