Kasey’s Tavern Celebrates 50 Years

On October 19th, 2024, Kasey’s turned 50.  Bill White purchased it in the mid-1980’s.  A wonderful article in the October issue of Newcity (another stalwart of the neighborhood) traces the …

“Mr. Downtown” Dennis McClendon RIP

Hearing about the death of “Mr. Downtown”—Dennis McClendon—stirred up a small memory of city history that even his closest friends likely don’t know. I’d even forgotten it myself. Dennis designed …

How it All Began Part 3

Through my old contact, Steve Ranis (Sam’s son) I learned of a printer that was looking to retire but still had a lengthy lease. I agreed to assume the lease …

How it All Began Part 2

Early in 1972, my cousin Sam Bianchi called to tell me of     a friend of his (Joe Rossi) that worked the night shift in his full-time position for Hall Printing, …

How it All Began Part 1

Editor:  This is a printer’s story of how he started out his carreer and business in Printers Row.  With tenacity and faith in God, he survived the ups and downs …