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Golden Point

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Golden Points had a distinctive 21 foot tall golden tower. Golden Point was founded in 1958 and had its headquarters in Chicago, IL. There were at least eight Golden Points in the Chicago area, as well as various cities in FL, Wilmington, DE and Washington, DC. Gibson's was based in Bethesda, MD and by 1963, they had locations in Wilmington, Baltimore, Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke and Washington, DC. There was a Golden Point in Flint, MI but the building was demolished. I don't know if or how Golden Point and Gibson's were related to each other but their building styles were very similar. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, 3, and 4.

former Golden Point
Orlando, FL		 former Golden Point
Hampton, VA		 former Golden Point
Warren, OH
This Orlando Golden Point is now Station 441, a bar and check cashing place. It was still a Golden Point until at least 1970. For more, see this website.

This Hampton Golden Point now houses Arnell's Barber & Hair Styling. While records indicate that this was a Gibson's at one time, clearly the steeple shows that this must have been a Golden Point as well. I don't know which restaurant occupied the building first. This building was moved a few hundred yards back from its original site on Mercury Blvd.

This Warren Golden Point has been converted into the Mayfair Laundromat which is now part of a strip mall. The sign still retains the original shape (and name somewhat).

Murray's Market
Petersburg, VA
Records show that Murray's Market was also a former Gibson's. [first three photos thanks Robby Delius]

former Golden Point
Brooklyn, OH
This Brooklyn Golden Point was built in the 1960s. It housed "PDQ Hamburgers" from 1965-1975. Today, it is occupied by "Pat's Brooklyn Cleaners".

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Elyria, OH		 former Golden Point
Dayton, OH
This former Elyria Golden Point peeks out from the top of the Cabana restaurant which is now closed.

This former Dayton Golden Point is now occupied by Shield's BBQ. For more, see this website.

former Golden Point
Painesville, OH
This former Painesville Golden Point now houses the Pizza Parlor.

former Golden Point [gone]
Grand Island, NE

This Grand Island Golden Point was home to Randy's Auto Sales, a used car dealer, when these photos were taken. It was one of the most intact Golden Points that I have seen. It even had what appeared to be the original blue canopy in front of the building. In 2006, there was talk of demolishing the building for road widening. Sure enough, in 2008, it was gone and Randy's had a new building. For more, see this website.

former Golden Point
Beloit, WI

The former Beloit Golden Point was built in 1958 and was one of the earliest locations built. The building is very well preserved but now goes by the name of Nick's Circus Drive-in. I don't know if the double canopy was original.

former Golden Point
Aurora, CO
The former Aurora Golden Point is now Country Liquors. There was also a Golden Point in Boulder, CO at one time.

former Golden Point
Oklahoma City, OK
This former Golden Point now houses T.J.'s Seafood. The pole sign appears to be repurposed from a Ku-Ku restaurant.

former Golden Point
Warr Acres, OK
This former Golden Point now houses A Plus Motors North.

former Golden Point
Lansing, MI
This former Golden Point was built in 1959. The building now houses D&D Automotive, a used car dealership.

Subway
Independence, MO
This Subway location is a former Golden Point. This photo shows the wing-like structure on the side of this building which was unique to this chain.

More former Golden Points
location unknown [possibly MN]
Cleveland, OH [gone]
Longview, TX: 1, 2 [gone]

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