Kirsi, have you been to Swede Hollow? If not, the Bruce Vento bike trail goes right through it. There are a few side trails you can take to explore all of the park. It is hard to imagine Swede Hollow (maybe it should be referred to as Italian Hollow) now with all of the homes from the old picture you posted. If you go, take the time to admire the highly unusual stonework in the railroad tunnels at the south end of Swede Hollow (the bike trail goes through one of the tunnels).
Yes I have, actually. It is actually very lush and pretty and you're right - it's hard to imagine all those shacks in that space. After the Swede's moved out, the Italians moved in and after them, some Irish and then Mexican families. But the name "Swede Hollow" stuck for some reason!
Kirsi, have you been to Swede Hollow? If not, the Bruce Vento bike trail goes right through it. There are a few side trails you can take to explore all of the park. It is hard to imagine Swede Hollow (maybe it should be referred to as Italian Hollow) now with all of the homes from the old picture you posted. If you go, take the time to admire the highly unusual stonework in the railroad tunnels at the south end of Swede Hollow (the bike trail goes through one of the tunnels).
Yes I have, actually. It is actually very lush and pretty and you're right - it's hard to imagine all those shacks in that space. After the Swede's moved out, the Italians moved in and after them, some Irish and then Mexican families. But the name "Swede Hollow" stuck for some reason!
Your genealogy researching and sleuthing are paying off! Fun to read about the past!
Family history is so fascinating. KIrsi’s hard work and storytelling is just brilliant ,
The story sounds interesting. Can’t wait to read the one re Filamena. BTW, I tried sharing this with Judy Flaten and Jan Johnson. But it didn’t work.
Thanks! I'll check out the "share" issue