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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: November 2020

    My fondest memories of watching Hardrock, Coco, Joe, Suzy Snowflake, and Frosty The Snowman on WGN-TV Channel 9 while growing up in Chicago.

    I will now begin to write a story about three animated cartoons that aired in Chicago during our favorite children’s shows on WGN-TV Channel 9 that were… Read more “My fondest memories of watching Hardrock, Coco, Joe, Suzy Snowflake, and Frosty The Snowman on WGN-TV Channel 9 while growing up in Chicago.”

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    29 Nov 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    Fond memories at Bogan High School in Chicago. My freshman year.

    Hello everyone! Around this time, 43 years ago, I attended my first day at Bogan High School as a freshman. That day I entered a world that… Read more “Fond memories at Bogan High School in Chicago. My freshman year.”

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    22 Nov 202022 Nov 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    Polk Brothers Appliance Store memories. What merchandise I bought in Chicago.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about my fondest memories of shopping at Polk Brothers Appliance Stores in Chicago. They were one of the most well-known… Read more “Polk Brothers Appliance Store memories. What merchandise I bought in Chicago.”

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    15 Nov 202015 Nov 2020 by Pete Kastanes

    My fondest memories of watching Alex Trebek on Jeopardy and other game shows on television while growing up in Chicago.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing a tribute story about Alex Trebek. He was a long time host of the television game show Jeopardy. He started… Read more “My fondest memories of watching Alex Trebek on Jeopardy and other game shows on television while growing up in Chicago.”

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    8 Nov 20208 Nov 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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