Great photos of that memorable intersection; glad I asked!
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Marquis Lunch had about a dozen locations around the city, swell little cafeteria diners with interior design typical of the 20's and 30's. The last one I recall visiting was just across from the old Belmont Theater. It seems like these Chicago favorites vanished without a trace; nothing to be found in all the vastness of the internet. I'm hoping this nudge may stir some memories, photos, and mayb
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From the late 40's to about 1955 my mother worked at Art's Fishery. Owned by Art Jeschke (spelling?) the little store at 3145 West Addison was well-known for the best in fresh and smoked fish and fried shrimp. Does anyone remember Art's and maybe have photos to post?
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Thank you for posting this photo! I've been away from my home town for too long, now rediscovering the memories here. I lived on Spaulding Avenue during the 1950's and often went on bicycle adventures in Humboldt Park. One of the great thrills was riding through the passageway behind those arches. I remember the site as a launching point for rowboats. We always felt like we were secret agents i
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