the Overflow at 79th

theOverflow at 79th - Rainbow Beach and Chicago's South Shore Neighborhood in the '40's, '50's and '60's

Anyone who grew up in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago during the '50's and '60's will always have fond memories of the place. One spot that everyone remembers was the 'Overflow'.

This site is the home for some wonderful memories of South Shore, Rainbow Beach and the schools and neighborhoods where we spent our youth. You will find links to the Overflow Discussion Group site, the Overflow Pub, the Rainbow Wall and various other links of interest. Look at the column on the right side of the page for a description of the Overflow sites.

You must be a member to read and post messages on the Overflow Pub. Membership is easy and free. Click on the link to the the Overflow Pub & Coffee Shop and follow the instructions.

You will be asked:

  • Name - What you were called when you lived in South Shore
  • Email address - Not publicly shown but must be provided.
  • Any other info to help introduce yourself.

Your email address is NOT published on the group site.

The Overflow discussion group has been closed permanently. The archive of messages is available at the link above.

Discussion group of ex-South Shore folks who like to get together and discuss just about anything. NO POLITICS.

Request access and you will be added to this group.

Note: Discussion on the Overflow Pub & Coffee Shop site is NOT moderated. If you are offended by adult conversation then please do not join the Pub.

Topics about South Shore are located in the Overflow group. This group is moderated so you can still read without being offended.

A list of friends and family who are no longer with us. Submit a new entry on the Rainbow Wall page.