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|notes= A gym in 1983 that was partly-owned by Marco "Rocky" Morretti, a man with mob connections. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]].  
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|notes= A gym in 1983 that was partly-owned by Marco "Rocky" Morretti, a man with mob connections. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]]. Located in Chesler area.  
 
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|name= Pro City Packaging Company
 
|name= Pro City Packaging Company
|notes= A business in 1983 owned by Vincent Lobianco a man who had mob ties. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]].  
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|notes= A business in 1983 owned by Vincent Lobianco a man who had mob ties. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]]. Likely located in Chesler Area.  
 
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Revision as of 01:56, 21 October 2013

Businesses Notes Creator Salute
Astro City Athletic Club
A gym in 1983 that was partly-owned by Marco "Rocky" Morretti, a man with mob connections. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. Located in Chesler area. None


Goodman-Donenfeld Industries
A factory or series of factories across the river in Gainesville mentioned in Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3 in 1995. Martin Goodman and Harry Donenfeld and Irwin Donenfeld who were the publishers of the companies that became Marvel and DC Comics. The reference is probably a slight jab to the working conditions of creators at the time.


Pro City Packaging Company
A business in 1983 owned by Vincent Lobianco a man who had mob ties. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. Likely located in Chesler Area. None


Vasiliu Butcher Shop
A butcher shop in Shadow Hill. None