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|name= Davis Grocers | |name= Davis Grocers | ||
| − | |notes= A grocery store that used to be on [[Ingels Street]], but was closed long before 1995. | + | |notes= A grocery store that used to be on [[Ingels Street]], but was closed long before 1995. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]]. |
|creator= Mad and EC Comics Artist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Davis_%28cartoonist%29 Jack Davis] | |creator= Mad and EC Comics Artist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Davis_%28cartoonist%29 Jack Davis] | ||
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| + | |name= Elder's Gym | ||
| + | |notes= A gym that used to be around [[Ingels Street]] that closed well prior to 1995. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]]. | ||
| + | |creator= EC Artist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Elder Will Elder]. | ||
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|notes= A factory or series of factories across the river in [[Gainesville]] mentioned in {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]] in 1995. | |notes= A factory or series of factories across the river in [[Gainesville]] mentioned in {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]] in 1995. | ||
|creator= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Goodman_%28publisher%29 Martin Goodman] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Donenfeld Harry Donenfeld] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irwin_Donenfeld 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. | |creator= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Goodman_%28publisher%29 Martin Goodman] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Donenfeld Harry Donenfeld] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irwin_Donenfeld 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. | ||
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| + | |name= Kamen's Deli | ||
| + | |notes= A deli located in the Chesler and Old Town area that was closed long before 1995. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]] | ||
| + | |creator= EC Comics Artist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kamen Jack Kamen]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:44, 21 October 2013
| Businesses | Notes | Creator Salute |
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Astro City Athletic Club
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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
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Cairo Club
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An Egyptian themed club seen in 1995. Possibly for the more upscale clientèle. First seen Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3 | None
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Craig Avenue Bar & Grill
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A cheap, local hang-out in the Sweatshop, frequented by low-life types with mob connections looking for "work." First seen Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. | See Craig Avenue
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Davis Grocers
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A grocery store that used to be on Ingels Street, but was closed long before 1995. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. | Mad and EC Comics Artist Jack Davis
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Elder's Gym
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A gym that used to be around Ingels Street that closed well prior to 1995. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. | EC Artist Will Elder.
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Goodman-Donenfeld Industries
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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.
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Kamen's Deli
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A deli located in the Chesler and Old Town area that was closed long before 1995. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3 | EC Comics Artist Jack Kamen.
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Pro City Packaging Company
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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
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Vasiliu Butcher Shop
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A butcher shop in Shadow Hill. | None
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