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|notes= A cheap, local hang-out in the [[Neighborhoods#Chesler|Sweatshop]], frequented by low-life types with mob connections looking for "work." First seen {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]]. | |notes= A cheap, local hang-out in the [[Neighborhoods#Chesler|Sweatshop]], frequented by low-life types with mob connections looking for "work." First seen {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:39, 23 October 2013
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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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Briefer's
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Likely an electronics store seen in 1959 in Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #2. | Frankenstein artist Dick Briefer.
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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. | Named Craig Avenue, EC Artist Johnny Craig.
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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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| A modern-day successor to the law firm of Grant, Miller, Healy and Valada seen in 1974, today located in Binderbeck Plaza. | Named after lawyers and comic fans. See main article.
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Groza's
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A bakery or coffee shop in Shadow Hill in 1995. First seenKurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4 | None
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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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Nordling's
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A department store in Astro City since 1921, that offers "affordable quality." First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #5. | Klaus Nordling
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Paolucci's
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Likely an Italian restaurant in Derbyfield. |
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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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Szenic's Market
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A market in Shadow Hill seen in 1995. Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4. | Quality Comics artist Zoltan Szenics or letterer Terry Szenics.
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Vasiliu Butcher Shop
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A butcher shop in Shadow Hill. Seen in Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4. | None
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