Old Chicago was a one of a kind attraction that was a before its time combination indoor shopping mall and amusement park that existed in Bolingbrook Illinois from 1975 through its untimely end in 1980. Old Chicago, despite being a failure as a business, those who walked through its arched opening and worked their way into the Fairgrounds at the center of the building left with vivid memories that have lasted decades longer than Old Chicago itself.
Below you will find information about Old Chicago. Starting in 2023 I am starting the process of rebuilding this section. With at least ten times the material than when I first started this in 1999 there is so much more of Old Chicago's story to be told. Check back periodically for updates.
Why Remember Old Chicago
Old Towne Mall - Old Chicago's Predecessor
Bringing Old Chicago to Life
Opening Old Chicago
A Taste of Old Chicago - The Restaurants
The Streets of Old Chicago - The Shopping Center
Marshall Brodien's Magic Shop
The Heart of Old Chicago: The Fairgrounds
Old Chicago Entertainers
Live at Old Chicago - Concerts - Old Link
Celebrity Appearances & Promotions at Old Chicago
The Old Chicago International Circus
1976: Old Chicago Is Bankrupt
1977: Old Chicago Under New Management
Mayor Charlie Baffle's Fun Factory
Following the Dream: Robert Brindle After Old Chicago
1977: Hollywood Comes To Old Chicago - Making of "The Fury"
Old Chicago Newspaper Advertisements
Old Chicago Mall Advertisements
Old Chicago Television Advertisements
Old Chicago News Christmas 1975 Edition
Old Chicago Pamphlets
Videos of Old Chicago - Old Link
Old Chicago Postcards
Old Chicago Memorabilia
The Old Chicago Fairgrounds Map
Old Chicago Employee Manual
Old Chicago Educational Materials
Old Chicago Press Releases
The End of Old Chicago - Old Link
Proposed Uses For Old Chicago
The Demolition of Old Chicago - Old Link
Old Chicago Today - Old Link
The Timeline of Old Chicago - Old Link
Memories of Old Chicago - Old Link - Second Link
If you have any memories, photos, video, memorabilia, or memories of Old Chicago that you'd like to add to this story of the park please email me.
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Paul B. Drabek
