What was Bridgeport like in the mid-1940's, and from a child's perspective? What was it like to be the child of Polish immigrants, and to be 14 years younger than one's sibling? Did you know Stanley Saturnes became a taxidermist? On this week's episode we talk to Andrew's mother, Alice, whose first neighborhood in Chicago was Bridgeport. She learned to sew from a nun while in school at St. Barbara's!

Every episode of Mospratt Street premieres live on WLPN Radio Chicago (105.5) between 6:20 pm and 6:30 pm Central Time each Friday and then makes its way to the podcast so it can be enjoyed anywhere and anytime, often with additional content. Read our accompanying newsletter where Andrew shares poignant thoughts about Alicja.

This episode originally aired December 3rd, 2021.

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