He has great stories to tell, about the night he shared an early morning dinner table with a girlfriend and stars Joey Bishop, Red Buttons and Shecky Greene or meeting Jimmy Durante and a gin-drinking cat. Clubgoers could marvel in the panoramic view from the clubs 26th-story locale above the Chicago River and Mag Mile. Now, I drift back and remember the picture in my mind of Rush Street and the mysteries it held. #recaptcha_widget_div{zoom:0.59;-moz-transform: scale(0.80);} There are so many videos that are tear-jerking, politically relevant, hilarious, deeply reflective and nostalgic. Private clubs like the Tavern Club are still around, but I doubt many people will find a Union League Club soire to be very risqu. font-weight: normal !important; 385 places sorted by traveler favorites Clear all filters 1. Documenting old school Chicago gangs from the 1940s until the 1990s. In 1956, Chicago conducted its last major expansion when it annexed the land under OHare airport, including a small portion of DuPage County. .goog-tooltip, Built shortly after the Fire, one of the citys most well-known, long-standing establishments was one of the only wooden buildings left after a law was passed to prohibit them. Nothing stays the same and if you want proof just look in the mirror. .awformmain input{margin:0px;float:left} } We have sought to open awareness to design and ingenuity in architecture, art, engineering, and businesses across history. Ive played a lot of evil, ball-breaking women. Featured Image: Coq dOr vintage postcard. None is a more active and intelligent contributor than Philip Wizenick, who spent much of his career working as a bartender at the Drake Hotel, Corona Cafe and other area spots. Marienthal is the son and nephew, respectively, of George and Oscar Marienthal, two brothers who gave birth to Mister Kelly's, which sat on the southwest corner of Rush and Bellevue streets, where Gibson's now stands. 3350 W. 47th St., Brighton Park, Youll feel like youre in a private club when you walk into Coq dOr, The Drakes historic cocktail lounge. In the aftermath of WWIIs significant instability came the 1950s, suburbia, and the dream of a picture-perfect family. By Jay Gentile. The Green Mill served Al Capone in the famous booth where he and his henchmen could keep a wary eye on both of the club's entrances. We bring curious people to explore, learn and interact about Chicagos history, architecture and culture through custom tours, content production, and virtual events. Please consider making a donation to our site. Thursdays are Karaoke nights, and Celebrity party is organised on Fridays. The Green Mill served Al Capone in the famous booth where he and his henchmen could keep a wary eye on both of the clubs entrances. 1520 N. Damen Ave., Wicker Park/Bucktown, The nations future comedy stars are honing their skills right now in Chicago comedy clubs. Tell us what you think matters in your neighborhood and what we should write about next in the comments below! The best nightclubs in Chicago are exciting places to spend a memorable evening out in the "Windy City". Jim Vondruska. He plans to attend the Sunday reunion, and so does David Marienthal. .awformmain .formrgt div.formsect{width:100%;float:left} This bar is well-known by DePaul University students who frequent here on the weekends, and god knows also the weeknights. This is such an amazing story, so diverse and impacted by a combination of social and economic criteria. For young people, the 1950s were a cultural revolution: Female singers started emerging more and more, becoming trailblazers and forever icons in the music industry. 5210 N. Clark St., Andersonville, The Violet Hour, the acclaimed spot that revolutionized Chicagos craft cocktail scene, is hidden in plain sight in the heart of Wicker Park. At the age of only fifteen, Nena took a summer job at Saks Fifth Avenue she stayed for fifty-three years. And since Chicago, One of Chicagos hippest areas is also overflowing with beer options. So, as you can imagine, it was probably pretty rowdy back then. Theres something about Italian food that it just seems to taste better if its made with generations of family tradition behind it. Uptown. And (of course) it operated for a while as a speakeasy. Photo: Green Door /Facebook. #chidetours#12thanniversary #smallbusiness #quietcelebration, So pretty, and quiet at night! Although it dates back to the 20s, step inside this vibrantly decorated space and itll instantly feel timeless. Big bands and swing combos dominated nightclub entertainment in the 1930s and 1940s. One could even point out the tantalizing clubs and venues where the night might take you. P: 630.864.5270,