Source: Register Republic February 1, 1958 pg.16
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Red Garter
“City Gets $100,500 in Liquor License Fees” – 1960
Source: Rockford Register-Star May 30, 1960
Red Garter – 1957
Source: 1957 Illinois Bell Telephone Directory for Rockford and Loves Park
No listing in 1957 Rockford City Directory suggests it was a new business that year
Red Garter, Philip and Samuel Salamone, 308 E State St. Source: 1958 Rockford City Directory