Source: www.seeyounextgyros.com
Restaurants
Michael Verace Old hand stirs Ramada remix
Michaels closes its doors September 29, 1997
Source: Rockford Register Star Monday September 29, 1997 pg.1 and pg.6
Caffe Greco, 851 South Street, formerly VIlla Venice
Google image captured, August 2007
Google image captured July 2012
2020: Emergency demolition of 851 South Street due to structural collapse-demo structure, clear debris and restore site city initiated emergency demo; (www.rockfordtownshipassessor.net)
South Main Street Business Men Invite You To Their Street Opening Ceremonies November 5, 1953
Source: Morning Star November 5, 1953 p.3
Obituary for Mary Ginestra Abruzzo, Proprietor, Three Trees Restaurant RR Star May 23, 1994
Source: Rockford Register Star May 23, 1994 Page 4
Pictured from the left are Ella Malone, Louis Abruzzo and Mary Abruzzo standing behind the counter of Three Trees Restaurant circa 1945
Source: Rockford Memories Volume II ~ The 40s, 50s, & 60s R977.331 R682 v.2
Hard Rock Will Buy Out Giovanni’s
Source: Jeff Kolkey, Rockford Register Star, April 25, 2021.
The Sky Room, Greater Rockford Airport, 1955-1986
Source: Rockford City & County Map, 1963 (Courtesy Maps, 427 Park St.)
The Ground Round Menu
Source: Ebay