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Lincoln Park late-night landmark. Ricketts family in Chicago food since 1898; 2727 N Clark became main location under Robert Lee Ricketts, sold 1960. Fried chicken and sizzling steak plates. Family ran three simultaneous Ricketts restaurants at peak.
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- 1920–1975
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Lincoln Park late-night landmark. Ricketts family in Chicago food since 1898; 2727 N Clark became main location under Robert Lee Ricketts, sold 1960. Fried chicken and sizzling steak plates. Family ran three…
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