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|notes=  A factory or series of factories across the river in [[Gainesville]] mentioned in {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]] in 1995.  
|notes=  A factory or series of factories across the river in [[Gainesville]] mentioned in {{KBAC1}} [[1:3|#3]] in 1995.  
|creator= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Goodman_%28publisher%29 Martin Goodman] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Donenfeld Harry Donenfeld] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irwin_Donenfeld Irwin Donenfeld] who were the publishers of the companies that became Marvel and DC Comics. The reference is probably a slight jab to the working conditions of creators at the time.  
|creator= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Goodman_%28publisher%29 Martin Goodman] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Donenfeld Harry Donenfeld] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irwin_Donenfeld Irwin Donenfeld] who were the publishers of the companies that became Marvel and DC Comics. The reference is probably a slight jab to the working conditions of creators at the time.  
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|name= Groza's
|notes= A bakery or coffee shop in [[Neighborhoods#Shadow Hill|Shadow Hill]] in 1995. First mentioned {{KBAC1}} [[1:4|#4]]
|creator= None
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|name= Szenic's Market
|notes= A market in Shadow Hill seen in 1995. {{KBAC1}} [[1:4|#4]].
|creator= Quality Comics artist [http://www.comicvine.com/zoltan-szenics/4040-71082/lists/ Zoltan Szenics] or letterer [http://www.comicvine.com/terry-szenics/4040-44893/ Terry Szenics].
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|name = Vasiliu Butcher Shop
|name = Vasiliu Butcher Shop

Revision as of 23:44, 21 October 2013

Businesses Notes Creator Salute
Astro City Athletic Club
A gym in 1983 that was partly-owned by Marco "Rocky" Morretti, a man with mob connections. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. Located in Chesler area. None


Cairo Club
An Egyptian themed club seen in 1995. Possibly for the more upscale clientèle. First seen Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3 None


Craig Avenue Bar & Grill

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A cheap, local hang-out in the Sweatshop, frequented by low-life types with mob connections looking for "work." First seen Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. See Craig Avenue



Davis Grocers
A grocery store that used to be on Ingels Street, but was closed long before 1995. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. Mad and EC Comics Artist Jack Davis


Elder's Gym
A gym that used to be around Ingels Street that closed well prior to 1995. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. EC Artist Will Elder.


Goodman-Donenfeld Industries
A factory or series of factories across the river in Gainesville mentioned in Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3 in 1995. Martin Goodman and Harry Donenfeld and Irwin Donenfeld who were the publishers of the companies that became Marvel and DC Comics. The reference is probably a slight jab to the working conditions of creators at the time.


Groza's
A bakery or coffee shop in Shadow Hill in 1995. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4 None


Kamen's Deli
A deli located in the Chesler and Old Town area that was closed long before 1995. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3 EC Comics Artist Jack Kamen.


Pro City Packaging Company
A business in 1983 owned by Vincent Lobianco a man who had mob ties. First mentioned Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #3. Likely located in Chesler Area. None


Szenic's Market
A market in Shadow Hill seen in 1995. Kurt Busiek's Astro City Vol.1 #4. Quality Comics artist Zoltan Szenics or letterer Terry Szenics.


Vasiliu Butcher Shop
A butcher shop in Shadow Hill. None