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People of the Neighborhood (circa 2010)
The Near West Side Historic Neighborhood has many beautiful landmarks and
homes. But, a neighborhood is more than that. Here are just a few of
the many interesting people who live and work here.
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Tom Miller checks out the new
porch of his Frank Lloyd Wright Home. Constructed in 1906, the building
was a club house for more than 20 years before Tom converted it back
into a private residence. |
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Doug Kinsey enjoys working in his yard
when he isn't busy painting in his studio.
He and his wife Marjorie have lived in
the neighborhood since 1996. |
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Virge Gilliam (aka Brother Sage) and
Maxine Ellison are longtime friends who have lived in the Near West
Side for decades. Here they relax at a neighborhood party. |
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Rachel Tomas-Morgan and her
husband Peter moved into their Chapin Street house in 2001.
"We wanted to raise our family in a diverse neighborhood," Rachel
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Bethy Williams was only three years old
when she moved to West Washington Street. Today, she and her friends enjoy
the many sights and sounds of downtown South Bend. |
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