Chicago History Explored: Baldwin Ice Cream, Auto Wash Bowl, and Balbo Column in Ask Geoffrey
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Summary
Geoffrey Baer answers viewer questions in an encore edition of 'Ask Geoffrey,' covering three distinct Chicago-area topics: the history of Baldwin Ice Cream, a successful South Side family business; the Auto Wash Bowl, an unusual circular car wash in Berwyn; and the Balbo Column, a controversial fascist monument in Grant Park donated by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. The article explores local history, architecture, and community stories through viewer inquiries.
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The Balbo Column is a 2,000-year-old Roman column that was a gift from Italian dictator Benito Mussolini to Chicago in 1933.
Baldwin Ice Cream was a South Side institution that started as a small family business and grew into a beloved local brand.
The Auto Wash Bowl in Berwyn is a unique circular car wash that has been operating since the 1950s with its distinctive architecture.
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