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Question.  Back in the 70’s I remember eating KFC for the first time as a kid.Question. Back in the 70’s I remember eating KFC for the first time as a kid. I grew up on Thacker and Mt. Prospect . Does anyone remember where a KFC was in Des Plaines?  

Answer 1

Oakton and Lee (kmart lot) Elmhurst between Golf and Dempster (Kohl’s lot)

Answer 2

Back in '70 the location was most likely the one on Lee St., about 1/2 way between Oakton and Algonquin on the West side of the street where Oil Express is now. My business, JB Metal Works is almost directly across the street. I don't believe the 2 mentioned previously existed back then.  

Comments

This is the correct answer.  

Answer 3

Yes on Lee. The Beacon was there, KFC and a Ponderosa.  

Answer 4

Theres one on Elmhurst right by khols

Answer 5

I remember the Ponderosa. My parents used to pile us into the station wagon & drive from Chicago to that Ponderosa. Only time we ate steak.  

Answer 6

Thanks folks. It’s been so long I couldn’t remember where they put it back then.  

Answer 7

It still is

Comments

@newcomen the current KFC at Oakton and Lee is only about 10-15 years old.  

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@blackmon6 oh didn't know that lol

Answer 8

I worked at KFC, on Lee St., near The Beacon Tap! Soo fun!