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From Vanished Chicagoland's Facebook Page, I will write stories about my memories about businesses and events that happened while I was growing up in Chicago.

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    Month: May 2020

    My memories of watching Harry Volkman on television in Chicago.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about of one of Chicago’s notable weatherman, Harry Volkman. The first time I saw him on TV was when I… Read more “My memories of watching Harry Volkman on television in Chicago.”

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    31 May 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    My wonderful memories of Kroch’s & Brentano’s Bookstore in Chicago.

    Greetings everyone! Today I will be writing about my memories of Kroch’s & Brentano’s Bookstore in Chicago. Its official motto was hailed as “the world’s largest bookstore.”Once… Read more “My wonderful memories of Kroch’s & Brentano’s Bookstore in Chicago.”

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    17 May 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    My new video Vanished Chicagoland: Vintage Chicago Children’s Television Programs.

    Hello everyone! I just created a new celebrating vintage Chicago Children’s television programs. It showcases photos from the 1950s to the 1970s. Here is the link. Thank… Read more “My new video Vanished Chicagoland: Vintage Chicago Children’s Television Programs.”

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    13 May 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    My memories of listening to the radio station WLS-AM 890 in the 1970s.

    Hello everyone. It’s been a while since I wrote a story on my blog. In the past few weeks, I have been dealing with prostate surgery and… Read more “My memories of listening to the radio station WLS-AM 890 in the 1970s.”

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    3 May 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

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    Here is a photo of State Street in the 1960s in Chicago. 149 Stateliner CTA Bus and Woolworth’s are shown in the photo.
    Here is an old photo of the Parthenon Greek Restaurant. Once located 314 S Halsted St in Chicago.
    Here is a photo of Tip Top Mr.Big Bread Wrappers.
    Here is a photo of Tony Piet Pontiac Dealership. Once located at 6603-6637 S Western Ave in Chicago.
    Here is a 1930s brochure featuring a young Frazier Thomas. He performed magic tricks at this venue.
    Here is a menu from Aylward’s Round-Up Restaurant. Once located at 7701 S Kedzie Ave in Chicago. I broke up the menu; so the items and prices are displayed.
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