“Not there anymore” – Chicago Rambles

Dairy Bar

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Lord, I love that “Polish, Fried Mushrooms” sign. I’d like to have that sign hanging on my wall.

April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 by misstracyjo Categories: Belmont Cragin, North SideTags: "Not there anymore"

Unknown Loop Diner

I don’t remember what this was. The building was coming down in 2006. That is a nice, painterly sign, though. And the coffee looks like it’s on fire.

April 14, 2018April 14, 2018 by misstracyjo Categories: LoopTags: "Not there anymore"

Pago Pago

I was not the only one who mourned the passing of this sign.

April 12, 2018April 14, 2018 by misstracyjo Categories: LoopTags: "Not there anymore"

It was a mainstay of local advertising. Their jingle contest unleashed a wave of… well, maybe not genius, but something. Industriousness? I wonder where the cow and pig outfits are now? Somebody’s basement?

April 12, 2018September 14, 2019 by misstracyjo Categories: Park Manor, South SideTags: "Not there anymore", "Mildred's House of Signage"

Barbara Ann’s BBQ

Aw, Barbara Ann. They were so charming. The smiles on their faces and the little chef’s hats.

7617 S Cottage Grove

April 12, 2018September 14, 2019 by misstracyjo Categories: Chatham, South SideTags: "Not there anymore", "Mildred's House of Signage"

Kiddieland

Oh, Kiddieland. Are we better off for having a Costco on that land today? No. No we are not. They could have taken down the amusement park and just left the sign there, and we would be better people for it today. Kiddieland.