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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: June 2020

    My fond memories of shopping at S.S. Kresge’s in Chicago.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about my fond memories of shopping at Kresge’s. The store was in business for over a hundred years and is… Read more “My fond memories of shopping at S.S. Kresge’s in Chicago.”

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    28 Jun 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    The 45th Anniversary of Jaws. The classic movie that I watched and didn’t watched.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about the movie Jaws. It was released in theaters on June 20, 1975. When the movie was released, existence changed… Read more “The 45th Anniversary of Jaws. The classic movie that I watched and didn’t watched.”

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    21 Jun 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    Photos from my video: Vanished Chicagoland Volume 1.

    Here are the photos from the remake of Chicago’s Extinct Businesses first video that I created back in 2015. Here they are! Enjoy! Thank you. Pete Kastanes-Admin… Read more “Photos from my video: Vanished Chicagoland Volume 1.”

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    19 Jun 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    I have a surprise video today! This a remake of Chicago’s Extinct Businesses first video that I created back in 2015. You can watch it on my YouTube, Facebook and Twitter accounts. Enjoy!

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    18 Jun 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    Watching Greek films at The Avon Theater in Chicago in the 1970s.

    Greetings everyone. Today I will be writing a story about the Avon Theater that was once located at 3327 W Fullerton Ave in Chicago. As a long… Read more “Watching Greek films at The Avon Theater in Chicago in the 1970s.”

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    7 Jun 202020 Sep 2020 by Pete Kastanes

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    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.
    Here is a Monopoly Board Game from the 1940s with a Wieboldt’s Department Store price sticker.
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