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Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts
Friday, May 31, 2024

Embers of Change: How Two Infernos Molded Modern Chicago

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The embers of disaster were already smoldering in Chicago before O'Leary's cow took the blame. On the night of October 7, 1871, a fi...
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Chicago's Original Tuscan Steakhouse, the Legendary Gene & Georgetti: A Steakhouse of the Stars.

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"Gene & Georgetti, 500 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL, in Chicago's River North neighborhood, was founded in 1941 by Gene M...
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Monday, May 27, 2024

Bartoli's Pizzeria, in Chicago's West Town and Roscoe Village Communities.

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Bartoli Pizzeria Brian Tondryk, the owner and founder of Bartoli's Pizzeria, deeply appreciates family tradition. Inspired by his grandf...

Edwardo's Pizza Restaurants: A Failing Chicago Institution.

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Edward "Eddie" Jacobson founded Edwardo's Pizza in 1978 after leaving Giordano's employment. The first Edwardo's Pizza...
Sunday, May 26, 2024

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria History. (1971—Present)

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Lou Malnati's Deep Dish Pizza Lou and Jean Malnati founded Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Lincolnwood, IL, on March 17, 1971. The restaur...
Saturday, May 25, 2024

The Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. (1970-2013)

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The Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago. John Athans started the place in the early 1970s, and his son Tony Athans helped...
Monday, May 20, 2024

C.D. Peacock, Chicago. Fine Jewelry & Watches — 1837─Present

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Elijah Peacock was an English immigrant who, along with his wife, Rebecca Haylock, moved to Chicago in February 1837. Shortly after arriving...
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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Nightlife and Entertainment Clubs in Mid-20th Century Chicago.

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Chicago nightlife proliferated in the wake of the 1871 Chicago Fire and again in conjunction with the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition...

Three Arts Club was formed to be a social center and a "safe and congenial" home for women studying arts in Chicago.

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Nestled in Chicago's historic Gold Coast neighborhood, the Three Arts Club is a testament to the city's vibrant cultural heritage an...