CA # 54 Riverdale

Here is a Spreadsheet of the list of Buildings and Attractions for CA #54 Riverdale:

And here is the link to the Map of Riverdale:

… that will take you past all of the Buildings and Attractions included on the above spreadsheet. The following photos were taken June 1, 2025, except as otherwise noted:

1. St. Mary of the Assumption Church and School. 1957. 2011 closed. Childhood church and school of Pope Leo XIV (1968 Graduate).

2. Indiana Ave. Bridge over the Little Calumet River. 1977. (Photo Jan. 22, 2017)

2. Indiana Ave. Bridge over the Little Calumet River. 1977.

“Mecca” – Alexander Trotter. Mural. 134th St. at South Vernon St. Viaduct. 2024.

6888 Battalion – Alexander Trotter. Mural 134th St. at South Vernon St. Viaduct. 2024.

3. W. E. B. (1968-1963) DuBois Elementary School. Built 1960’s ?

4. Golden Gate Park. 1965-1969.

5. Ira F. Aldridge (1807-1867) Elementary School. Construction Dates N/A.

6. Carver/Phyllis (1753-1784) Wheatley Primary School. 1945.

7. Chicago Public Library – Altgeld Branch est. 1944. 2020.

8. United Church of Altgeld Gardens. (Closed). Currently ‘By the Hand’ a Club for Kids.

9. Carver Military Academy High School. est. 1947. Current building 2000.

10. Beaubien Woods. (Photo Jan. 22, 2017)

10. (Jean Baptiste) Beaubien Woods.

11. Altgeld Gardens CHA Housing. 1944-1945. (Photo Jan. 22, 2017)

11. Altgeld Gardens CHA Housing. 1944-1945.

6. Carver/Phyllis (1753-1784) Wheatley Primary School. 1945. This part of the school is along 134th St. south of the 133rd Place School of the same name.

12. (George Washington (ca 1861-1943) Carver Park. 1950-1956.

13. Lively Stone Church of God. 2009.

14. Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. 1945.

Pope Leo’s Boyhood Home in Dolton. 1949. Although not in the Riverdale, Chicago neighborhood, this house is 2 blocks south of St. Mary of the Assumption Church and School, the spiritual home of Pope Leo.

There were no restaurants in this Community Area. 😦

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