Businesses

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
Briefer's	Likely an electronics store seen in 1959 in Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #2.	Frankenstein artist Dick Briefer.
Cairo Club	An Egyptian themed club seen in 1995. Possibly for the more upscale clientèle. First seen Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3	None
Craig Avenue Bar & Grill 350px © Juke Box Productions	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.
Davis Grocers	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
Elder's Gym	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.
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.
Grant, Miller, Conroy, McConnell and Ingersoll	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.
Groza's	A bakery or coffee shop in Shadow Hill in 1995. First seenKurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4	None
Kamen's Deli	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.
Nordling's	A department store in Astro City since 1921, that offers "affordable quality." First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #5.	Klaus Nordling
Paolucci's	Likely an Italian restaurant in Derbyfield.
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
Szenic's Market	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.
Vasiliu Butcher Shop	A butcher shop in Shadow Hill. Seen in Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4.	None