"Oldest Chicago" is about the places that have survived the passage of time...Oldest business: Peacock Jewelers (1838); oldest apothecary: Merz Apothecary (1875); oldest tavern: Schallers Pump (1889); oldest theater: the Biograph (1914); and oldest drive-in restaurant: Superdawg (1948). In "Oldest Chicago," journalist David Witter highlights dozens of the oldest local treasures in Chicago and its suburban and exurban areas. Remarkable for having survived demolition and extinction for decades, these beloved landmarks have also helped define our citys landscape, offering continuity and civic identity across generations. Everyone tries the newest...why not try the oldest? Visit the oldest house. Worship at the oldest church. Get on your soapbox at the oldest park. Party at the oldest nightclub. Taste the foods that generations of Chicagoans have savored at the oldest hot dog stand, pizzeria, soda pop maker, ice cream parlor, diner, chili vendor, liquor distributor, soul food restaurant, and bakery. Dont just read about Chicagos history - experience it!