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.”
Author: Pete Kastanes
I am the admin of Vanished Chicagoland Facebook Page. I am on also on Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Tumblr, Linkedln, Pinterest and YouTube. I have over 20 pages on Facebook page and groups that I am the admin.
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.”
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 showcase 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.”
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. The past few weeks I have been dealing with prostate surgery and gradual… Read more “My memories of listening to the radio station WLS-AM 890 in the 1970s.”
One year ago today, my video of Riverview Park in Chicago debuted.
My video debuted on April 13, 2019.
My fond memories of riding The South Suburban Safeway Lines Bus in the 1970s.
Hello everyone. Today’s story will be about The South Suburban Safeway Lines Bus Company. The first time I saw those buses was when I was living in… Read more “My fond memories of riding The South Suburban Safeway Lines Bus in the 1970s.”
My memories of Ford City Bowling Center in Chicago.
Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about my fond memories at Ford City Bowling Center that was once located at The Ford City Shopping Center at… Read more “My memories of Ford City Bowling Center in Chicago.”
My radio interview from Outside The Loop radio show on WGN Radio 720 AM is now available! The link is posted on my Facebook and Twitter accounts.
OTL #700: The Lantern Haus, Vanished Chicagoland, The Secret History of Big Maceo Merriweather
My fun memories of watching Prisoner: Cell Block H on WGN-TV Channel 9 in the early 1980s.
Hello everyone. Today I will be writing about of the strangest, but addicting TV programs I have constantly watched. The TV soap opera was called Prisoner and… Read more “My fun memories of watching Prisoner: Cell Block H on WGN-TV Channel 9 in the early 1980s.”
My memories of The Chicago Yellow Street Signs in Chicago.
Welcome everyone. Today I will be writing about the yellow street signs that were present in the city of Chicago for years. The yellow signs were… Read more “My memories of The Chicago Yellow Street Signs in Chicago.”