I've been holding on to a few photos that I had acquired of the Sky Club for a while. Why? Not sure. Mostly because I wanted to make sure that if anyone saw these photos, they knew it was from me. Selfish? Maybe. I'd like to think that with my love of history and especially the history of Leland Hotel and the Sky Club, the general public would know how dear these photos are to me. They take you back to a different time in Aurora, IL. A place in time when people took their time and were patient with things. A time when you could just.... relax. No stress, no deadlines, no constant working. Just work and you made sure you had time for fun.
These days (in my perspective..) it's workworkwork.
So, come with me and let's go back in time for a moment. Let's have some drinks and some appetizers. Listen to the band. Maybe even dance a bit since the drinks are flowing.
I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.
February 1928 - Opening Day of Leland Hotel
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| Entrance to Sky Club on the 20th Floor Opening Day 1928 Leland Hotel |
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| The Sky Club Ballroom Opening Day 1928 Leland Hotel |
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| No Year Provided - presumably late 1940s - early 1950s Leland Hotel Sky Club |
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| No Year Provided - Presumably 1940s Gentleman standing is Fred Zabel Leland Hotel Sky Club |
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| No Year Provided - presumably 1940s Center couple is Carol Casper Silagi and Fred Zabel Leland Hotel Sky Club |
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| 1947 - Merchants Bank Christmas Party Gentleman on right holding microphone cord is Ralph Judd Leland Hotel Sky Club |
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| 1947 - Merchants Bank Christmas Party Leland Hotel Sky Club |
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| 1954 - West Aurora High School 25th Class Reunion Class of 1929 Leland Hotel Sky Club |
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| 1958 - 16th Birthday Pary for Linda Abramson Photo provided by Les Scopes Leland Hotel Sky Club |
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