Berwyn

My sister and I were at my parent's in Berwyn on Sunday and decided to do some shoe shopping. Where else but good old "Cermak Plaza". Before the North Riverside Mall opened, this was THE place to go. Sears used to be there as well as a "five & dime" store called Murphy's. Many new stores are now there (including the Shoe Carnival sans any Shoe Clowns).

When pulling into the lot, there it stood, the famous tower of cars, known as the Spindle. There has been controversy lately as to its demise, in order for the Walgreens to make its move into the middle of the lot to accommodate a drive through. We took a picture of the icon, forever taking it for granted since it's been around so long. But who knows, it may not be around for much longer.

In the picture's background you can see the big bank building that originally was a Clyde Bank. I can remember as a kid going to the grand opening and receiving a replica bank shaped like the building. The thing must have been made of iron because it was plenty heavy and if thrown at a sibling it caused mega damage. You can also spot the McDonalds that Morton West students would hang out at. I hear the girl's restroom is a good hiding spot in case you see somebody walking across the street that you want to avoid....you know who you are ! :)