Of course many kids went barefoot. Apartment complex in Dayton, OH. Also pretty wild that their logo hasnt changed even slightly since then. Check out these old photos to see what Chicagos restaurants looked like in the 1950s. I always had a passion for photography, and I went by Uptown every day, twice a day, actually on my way to and from work. Today, it hasn't lost any of its vintage charm you can even sit in Capone's favorite booth. Once inside, youll find an upscale space rooted in the tradition of old-school speakeasies and some of the best artisanal cocktails in the city. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Circa late 1970s. What it was: Occupying a 6-by-12-foot trailer that was purchased for $1,100, the Dog House opened in 1963 on North Ave in Villa Park, serving a simple menu of hot dogs, french fries and tamales.. I photographed this man several times. I found this man walking back to his Uptown apartment on crutches carrying a bag of groceries from a store that was more than a mile away. The pattern was updated in the 1970s when Richard Melman and partners opened a series of casual dining restaurants in the Chicago area beginning with R. J. Grunts in 1971. They told me they were best friends. They almost look like brothers. I took this shot on Thanksgiving morning on a wintry day in Chicagos Uptown neighborhood. Check out these Chicago restaurants outside the Loop that have become part of local history: Pompei (opened in 1909) Valois Cafeteria (opened in 1921) Green Door Tavern (opened in 1921) Margie's Candies (opened in 1921) Dinkel's Bakery (opened in 1922) Manny's Deli (opened in 1942) Home Run Inn Pizza (opened in 1947) Unlike some speakeasies, its easy enough to find. Problems included leaky plumbing, holes in walls, rats, not enough heat, no hot water, bad odors, burned out mattresses and garbage littering property, and more. 30 Fabulous Photos of a Young Barbi Benton in the 1970s and '80s. Though the fried cheese dish is a staple of Greek cuisine, flambing it tableside in brandy is a touch created by Parthenon owner Chris Liakouras. It was right behind me.). //