On June 16, 1979, West Garfield Park community members filled in a pothole at West Van Buren and South Springfield Ave in a collective action of community care. While little to no information can be found online about Westside Block Clubs United, Cam’s Workable, or the individuals in these photos, these images exemplify the long history of westside communities’ self-determinant care for their neighborhoods and community members.
Sources:
(R) ST-15001691-0022, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum
(L) ST-15001691-0015, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum