Approximate former location of Treasure Chest, the novelty shop with a magic counter where Ed Marlo worked. Upstairs, the Abbott's Pro Shop was managed by Don Alan. Okito worked in the Pro Shop, too.

See the book Arcade Dreams (by Jon Racherbaumer) for more information about this shop and the magic Marlo created there.


Treasure Chest 1967 from Calumet412


Marlo behind the counter at Treasure Chest. Image courtesy Jon Racherbaumer.

Link: Noah Shlaes' essay "Downtown" mentions Treasure Chest as a gaming room.

Baer's Treasure Chest
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