We were back at the beautiful Copernicus Center. The Copernicus Center was formerly known as the Gateway Theatre. It's always amazing to be at such a beautiful and historic theatre. The Copernicus Center is located at 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue. The former Gateway Theater was designed by architect Mason Rapp of the prestigious firm of Rapp and Rapp,...
Recently we attended an event at the beautiful Copernicus Center. The Copernicus Center was formerly known as the Gateway Theatre. The theatre opened in the summer of 1930. It was a 2,000 seat movie palace. The Copernicus Foundation purchased the Gateway in 1979. The theater has been renamed the Mitchell P. Kobelinski Theater after one of the center’s...
The former Chase Bank in Jefferson Park is being torn down. A new bank was built alongside it, so they are making a parking lot for it. It is a big job, and will take at least two weeks to finish the demolition....
The company was founded over 85 years ago. American Science & Surplus has been on the Northwest side of Chicago for over 60 years. The past twenty five years they were located in a strip mall in Jefferson Park. The store has just closed after 25 years. Don't worry though, they are re-opening tomorrow in Park Ridge. We...
