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Byrnes' Ditch

1.) A physical location in the southwest corner of Cook County

The section of Knollwood Drive in Palos Park, Illinois from 8221 to 8218 including 8217 comprised of the Cooper, Mattei and Ready homes.

2.)a state of mind

Three sisters (that Chekhov couldn't have imagined)lived across the street or next door to each other for periods varying from 10 to 25+ years. Their maiden name was Byrnes and so the vaunted neighborhood became known as Byrnes' Ditch. Another closely held sister (nee Swibes) lived a few miles away in various locations and this added to the traditions inherent in "the ditch". 19 children later... the next generation was secured.