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former Ford showroom
Carmi, IL |
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The Carmi Ford showroom looks like it was built around the same time as the one in Columbus. However, this one now has a drab and reworked ground-level. The upper level trademark refers to Henry Ford's Model T which was known as the Universal Car. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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former Marmon Hupmobile showroom
Chicago, IL |
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This former Marmon Hupmobile showroom was designed by Paul Gerhardt. It was built in 1920 in an Egyptian style. Since 2000, it has been home to Nick's Uptown, a bar/nightclub. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
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former Riviera-Burnstine Motor Sales
Chicago IL |
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The former Riviera-Burnstine Motor Sales showroom was built in 1925 in a Mediterranean style. It features a detailed terra cotta façade and a grand staircase inside. The building now houses the Broadway Bank.
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Perillo BMW Lincoln Mercury Saab
Chicago, IL |
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Perillo BMW Lincoln Mercury Saab was originally a Pontiac dealer. The showroom looks 1940s. For more, see their website.
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Car Town is a used car lot with great vintage signage that appears to be from the 1950s. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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McCarthy Ford
Chicago, IL |
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McCarthy Ford opened this semi-circular showroom around 1961. For more, see their website.
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