The Berghoff bites the dust

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The Berghoff bites the dust

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Just announced yesterday (and the headline of today's Chicago Tribune). The home of many a tubist's trip, especially during the Midwest Convention, The Berghoff in downtown Chicago will close in February after a 100+ tear run. Gone will be the dark beer, weiner schnitzel and the pushy waiters. This has been a long time hangout for ever!
Brian Frederiksen
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Gurnee, Illinois 60031
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Is there nothing sacred . . .

First Marshall Field & Company becomes, of all things, Macy's. Now this.

What is next? Synthesized tubas at the CSO?

Alex "crying in his beer" F.
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Image So THAT'S where no. 3 is!!!
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If I remember correctly, Moog #3 was at Northwestern University. York #3, if it exists is either in Lake Michigan or buried with Jimmy Hoffa.

At least Superdawg is still there - went there last night. Another Chicago institution!
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Noooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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NNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


A good part of my Midwest experience is now closing!


Say it isn't so................ :cry:

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Post by LoyalTubist »

In the last ten years, in Southern California, we have lost the following immortal institutions:

Los Angeles Rams

Thrifty Drug Store

Payless Drug Store

Fedco Membership Department Stores

Alpha Beta Supermarkets

Lucky Supermarkets

Hughes Supermarkets

Montgomery Ward (new MW at http://www.wards.com)

May Company

Robinson's Department Store

Broadway of Hollywood

Pic 'n' Save

Disneyland Parking Lot
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