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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: February 2021

    John’s Frozen Pizza. One of Chicago’s favorite pastime meals.

    Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about one of Chicago’s guilty pleasures. John’s Frozen Pizza was one of Chicago’s famous foods that were so unforgettable to… Read more “John’s Frozen Pizza. One of Chicago’s favorite pastime meals.”

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    28 Feb 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    Here are the photos from my latest video, Vanished Chicago Radio Stations. You can watch it here on my blog or my YouTube channel.

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    24 Feb 202124 Feb 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    My new video, Vanished Chicago Radio Stations in now on YouTube!

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    23 Feb 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    Linco Bleach. One of Chicago’s well-known household products.

      Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about something unusual. It was a product that was familiar to all Chicagoans for many years. Linco Bleach was… Read more “Linco Bleach. One of Chicago’s well-known household products.”

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    21 Feb 2021 by Pete Kastanes

    K-tel Vinyl Records: Listening and buying them in the 1970’s in Chicago.

    Hello everyone. If there was one record collection that stood out with the rest, it was K-tel records. In the 1970s, as a kid, music was part… Read more “K-tel Vinyl Records: Listening and buying them in the 1970’s in Chicago.”

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    7 Feb 2021 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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