THE BLACK MADONNA OF CZESTOCHOWA. (I dare anybody not raised in Milwaukee to pronounce that one!) Jeff at J.V.C. Comments discovers the Slavonic roots of the minor basilica of Washington, D.C. Time for a nostalgia trip. May I recommend a visit to the south side of Milwaukee.

Icon of the Black Madonna at St. Stanislaus

Not too far from St. Stanislaus, which witnessed the last passages of the Electroliners, is the Minor Basilica of St. Josaphat, across the street from Kosciusko Park. This basilica used building materials recycled from the old Chicago Post Office. Ride the Hiawatha to the Milwaukee Passenger Station (Mitchell Field station will soon open), walk up the steps to the new Sixth Street Viaduct, and plunk $1.75 in the farebox on the southbound Route 80 bus.