The story
Walking in felt 'like entering the Black Forest.' Chicago Magazine called it home to the city's best German pancakes. Demolished for Sandburg Village despite protests. Preservation Chicago later saved the Red Star sign.
Everything that was here
- 1890–1970
Red Star InnGerman
Walking in felt 'like entering the Black Forest.' Chicago Magazine called it home to the city's best German pancakes. Demolished for Sandburg Village despite protests. Preservation Chicago later saved the Red Star sign.
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