Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic World War II Victory Garden
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 25, 2024
1. Historic World War II Victory Garden Marker
Erected by International Brotherhood of Electricians.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.
Location. 41° 50.51′ N, 87° 38.378′ W. Memorial is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It is at the intersection of South Normal Avenue and 29th Street, on the left when traveling south on South Normal Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2855 South Normal Avenue, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gregory J. Sintic Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic World War II Victory Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic World War II Victory Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); James E. Humbert (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Sun Yet-San
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More about this memorial. The marker consists of two identical metal signs affixed to the same pole. The marker is to the east of a flagpole and some military insignias that have been embedded into the ground next to the street. Another WWII Victory Garden can be found about three blocks southeast of here on Canal Street; that sign includes the names of local men who died in battle.
Also see . . . Victory Gardens on the World War II Home Front. From the National Park Service, part of an article series entitled "The American Home Front and World War II."
Excerpt: "Victory Gardens freed up agricultural produce, packaging, and transportation resources for the war effort, and helped offset shortages of agricultural workers. Victory Gardeners increased their health through physical activity, and their families enjoyed better nutrition. The program also fostered morale, patriotism, and a sense of community among participants.(Submitted on September 25, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
"World War II Victory Gardens were grown on farms, in backyards, on city rooftops, in window-boxes, on public lands, and in vacant lots."
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 25, 2024
2. Historic World War II Victory Garden Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 25, 2024
3. Historic World War II Victory Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
