Skating Shelter in Hubbard Woods, 1952

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By the mid-twentieth century, suburban communities also provided children in their community with skating rings. Here in Hubbard Woods (Winnetka), the rink is adjacent to a skating shelter that includes an outdoor fireplace.

Photographer: Hedrich-Blessing
Source: Chicago Historical Society (HB-14656)

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