You’re an old-timer in Aurora if you:
Were a member of the Tom-a-Hawk Club.
Ate a meal at Barefoot Charlie’s (the best steaks in town!).
Drag-raced on North Lake Street.
Know that there was a West Aurora North High School.
Drank a soda at Shaffer’s Pharmacy.
Shot a few billiards at Miller’s pool hall (no women allowed!).
Know when Kresge’s became K-Mart.
Ordered a pizza from Nancy’s Pizza (the best deep-dish pizza in town!).
Remember the site of Yellin’s auto dealership?
Know where Jimmy’s Hot Dog truck was parked.
Drove down Water Street between Galena Boulevard and Downer Place.
Fished in Phillips Park.
Waited for the freight trains to clear Middle Avenue.
Remember what Henry Cowherd Middle School was previously?
Know where Thor Power Tools was?.
Took in a movie at the Isle Theater.
Made a purchase at Beiver’s Furniture Store.
Patronized The Cove.
Bought some bandages at Burhan’s Drug Store.
Attended Marmion Military Academy on North Lake Street.
Remember the site of Pike’s Dairy?.
Shopped at Robert Hall’s clothing store.
Drank a beer at Weiland’s tavern.
Cheered on the Sealmasters and Home Savings fast-pitch softball teams, which included Harvey Sterkel’s pitching wizardry.
Remember the site of International Harvester factory..
Attended Madonna High School.
Know what Austin-Western manufactured.
Bought some milk at Fitchome Farms.
Passed by the stockyards in Montgomery.
Were a patient or a visitor at the old Copley Hospital.
Bought a block of ice on New York Street.
Remember the site of Metzger’s Motel.
Shopped at Prisco’s original location.
Know where Jingle Bells Lane was..
Patronized Block and Kuhl’s.
Attempted a 300 game at Valley Bowl.
Bought some aspirin at Staudt and Neuman’s.
Remember Northern Illinois Gas’ original location.
Purchased some sportswear at John-O’s.
Tried on a hat at Bill’s Hat Shop.
Swam in the West Side Pool in Lincoln Park.
Went grocery shopping at Piggly-Wiggly’s.
Dined at the Sky Club (and peered through the telescope!).
Know when Orchard Road was only a two-lane country road between Jericho Road and State Route 71.
Remember where the original site of the YMCA.
Bought some fried chicken at White Fence Farm.
Ate some ice cream at Twirly Top.
Stuffed yourself with your favorite flavor at the Corn Crib (the best popcorn in town!).
Patronized Sheagren’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain.
Parked your car on West Galena Boulevard.
Stocked up on doughnuts at Harner’s in Northgate Center.
Told your spouse you were staying late at “The Office.”
Bought a three-piece suit at Gaylord’s.
Watched the Fourth of July fireworks at Phillips Park.
Patronized the Fruit Juice House.
To be continued