5000 Block of N Ridgeway Ave

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April 13, 2019

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5019-5023 N. Ridgeway, built 1927. [John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

The 5000 block of N. Ridgeway in Albany Park, featuring Arts and Crafts and Prairie-influenced two-flats.



  • 5041 N Ridgeway, built 1928. [John Morris/Chicago Patterns]

5059 N Ridgeway, built 1924. [John Morris/Chicago Patterns]



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