Chicago Gangs and Greaser Clubs
69th Street Loafers
(Sons of Italy Gang)
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Mostly Italian from 69th and Hermitage. This includes: 68th and Wood Street Lil Loafers and 68th and Damen Lil Loafers. In 1959, they congregated at 66th and Honore.
69st Loafers
Loafer Hangouts
Most of them went to Harper High School where they fought with the black gangs. In the early 60's they would go to the In-Motion on 57th s Kedzie where dances and live bands where at and fights would break out with dudes from Westlawn, Sawyer Boys & Muscaduddlers. In the summer the Loafers hungout at Rainbow Beach along the rocks.
South Side Italian Gang
67th STREET BOYS: Italian From the same area as the 69th Street Loafers
68th Street
69th Street South Side Chitowners Facebook page
This page contains stories and photos of the 69th Street community from the 50's up through the mid 70's.