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Steve's Cafe

305 Morehead St., Chenoa, IL
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This old (1920s?) gas station, garage, and restaurant was Steve's Cafe for decades until it finally closed for good in the mid-1990s. As the early 50s postcard below shows they proudly promoted having "The Finest Steaks Between Chicago and St. Louis". Steve's was a active part of the social life of Chenoa as well as a restaurant and gas station.

The building has been modified over the years but is still pretty easily recognized, even though the pump island drive has been enclosed. At some point in its later years a lounge was added and the name became Steve's Cafe and Lounge.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

"The Finest Steaks Between Chicago and St. Louis"
Steve's Cafe, Intersection City 66 & 24, Chenoa, Illinois

NOTE: The back of this very early 50s postcard has no descriptive text. At the time the postcard was printed they sold Texaco gas in the station.
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Photo(s): 2015