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 Apr 21 2008, 05:41 PM
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Eastport Elementary School (we could name at least 5 other schools)
The Michigan Blvd Projects The Trolley Stop Restaurant in the Mall Baskin Robbins in the Mall Chevy's on Karwick And there was a Mexican fast food place that sold soft ice cream near Ames Field where Rally's is now -- it was called Paco's Taco's or something like that (anyone remember the real name?) Roeske's Flour Mill (going way back) 11th Street Train Station  "The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it: If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Oglethorpe University Commencement Address (22 May 1932) |
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Apr 21 2008, 06:47 PM
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QUOTE(Teach @ Apr 21 2008, 06:41 PM)  And there was a Mexican fast food place that sold soft ice cream near Ames Field where Rally's is now -- it was called Paco's Taco's or something like that (anyone remember the real name?) That was Ponchos Tacos. It was actually across the street from Rallys where Laporte Savings Bank is. I believe it was a Burger Chef to begin with. |
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Apr 22 2008, 02:41 AM
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QUOTE(kharris @ Apr 21 2008, 06:47 PM) That was Ponchos Tacos. It was actually across the street from Rallys where Laporte Savings Bank is. I believe it was a Burger Chef to begin with. There was only one Burger Chef in Mc - at the SE corner of Michigan Blvd. and Carroll Ave. |
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Apr 22 2008, 05:33 AM
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QUOTE(Tim @ Apr 22 2008, 03:41 AM) There was only one Burger Chef in Mc - at the SE corner of Michigan Blvd. and Carroll Ave. My mistake then ... but it was some kind of burger place. |
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Apr 22 2008, 05:41 AM
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QUOTE(kharris @ Apr 22 2008, 05:33 AM) My mistake then ... but it was some kind of burger place. What year are you thinking? |
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Apr 22 2008, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(Tim @ Apr 22 2008, 06:41 AM) What year are you thinking? Early 70's |
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Apr 22 2008, 01:12 PM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 5,171 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Indiana Member No.: 10 |
Not all of 'em!
Walgreen's in the mall Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Suess
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Apr 22 2008, 08:51 PM
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How about Clinton's Department Store, Jupiter and Walgreens all on Franklin Street.....
Wonderland on Michigan Blvd and Pic Way Shoe Store on Franklin Street |
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Apr 23 2008, 06:29 AM
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QUOTE(januarygirl63 @ Apr 22 2008, 09:51 PM) How about Clinton's Department Store, Jupiter and Walgreens all on Franklin Street..... Wonderland on Michigan Blvd and Pic Way Shoe Store on Franklin Street Welcome to the site!  And let me add, the elephants at the zoo! |
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Apr 23 2008, 09:15 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 5,171 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Indiana Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE(januarygirl63 @ Apr 22 2008, 08:51 PM) How about Clinton's Department Store, Jupiter and Walgreens all on Franklin Street..... Wonderland on Michigan Blvd and Pic Way Shoe Store on Franklin Street I STILL have a pair of PicWay shoes!! Brown sandles, they are so beat-up and comfortable! Welcome to the site JanuaryGirl Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Suess
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Apr 23 2008, 11:13 AM
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Thanks for the welcome! I'm glad I was able to find this site! Oh, I do remember the elephants at the zoo as well as the old amusement park there in Washington Park as well!
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Apr 23 2008, 12:01 PM
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Les's Garage. It was on Lake Ave just up from LaCuisine's on LSD. You could rent great big ol' inner tubes for the beach and get a BAG FULL of candy for a nickel.
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Suess
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Apr 23 2008, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE(southsider2k7 @ Apr 23 2008, 07:29 AM) Welcome to the site! And let me add, the elephants at the zoo! There was a talking raven at the zoo, too! |
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Apr 23 2008, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(Teach @ Apr 21 2008, 06:41 PM) Chevy's on Karwick I wasn't old enough to make it there as Chevy's, but I did have the (mis)fortune of being in there when it was a disco club  |
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Apr 23 2008, 04:44 PM
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OMG, I remember Les' garage down by LaCuisine! Us kids used to love going in there and buying Bubs Daddy bubble gum (we always loved the green apple!) yet for some reason, we were scared to death of the old guy!! And as for LaCuisine, they used to have some of the BEST pizzas there in Michigan City! Since we're on the topic of lakefront memories....how about Ramona's Cottages??? Ok, let me be a bit on the talkative side and add more....how about Slisher's 76 gas station on Second Street, as well as the Two Sisters grocery store right down the road from there. If I remember correctly, the man who ran it was named Leo.
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Apr 24 2008, 09:05 AM
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Spends WAY too much time at CBTL Group: Admin Posts: 5,171 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Indiana Member No.: 10 |
Green apple was my fav, too, but I also liked the grape, and I agree with you about that old man. He scared the hell out of us, too. There was no way anyone was going to steal anything from him!! One time I got busy and didn't return an inner tube in time, that old man was knocking on my door! Told my parents that if I can't be resposible enough to return items that were loaned to me, then I didn't need to be borrowing any thing any more! I got grounded for a week for that!
Aaaaahhhhh, those were the days when discipline was important. On that note, my next entry is.... Respect toward adults from the youth of MC Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~Dr. Suess
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Apr 26 2008, 11:52 AM
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QUOTE(kharris @ Apr 22 2008, 06:33 AM) My mistake then ... but it was some kind of burger place. The hamburger joint that stood prior to the opening of Ponchos Tacos was called Henry's ... it was on the northeast corner of Franklin and Allen Streets, |
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Apr 26 2008, 05:13 PM
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QUOTE(kharris @ Apr 26 2008, 11:52 AM) The hamburger joint that stood prior to the opening of Ponchos Tacos was called Henry's ... it was on the northeast corner of Franklin and Allen Streets, Yep - that's the Henry's Hamburgers in my long list. Good burgers! |
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Apr 26 2008, 07:00 PM
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Really Comfortable Group: Members Posts: 1,829 Joined: 11-January 07 From: Kobe, Japan Member No.: 18 |
Lum's
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Apr 26 2008, 09:06 PM
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Really Comfortable Group: Members Posts: 1,829 Joined: 11-January 07 From: Kobe, Japan Member No.: 18 |
Sumarita Inn
Carol & Abe's Enyeart Cheverolet Ted Wright Electric |
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