Chicago's Berghoff Restaurant
Bruce Smith writes:
"Thanks for the link to the article on the Berghoff. My family moved to Chicago in 1963, and the Berghoff was my favorite restaurant during the time we lived there. I was a kid, but I remember many of the waiters having German accents. No orders were written down, yet everything arrived where it was supposed to go.
"The menus had a printed date with specials notices attached with paperclips. The bean soup was outstanding, the creamed spinach was legendary, and I was very fond of the roast duck with sauce Cumberland (cherry). The prices seem ridiculously low today, but even at the time things were very reasonable. In 1970, my duck dinner was $2.70. The waiters paid for orders with tokens when they picked up food from the kitchen and then settled up at the end of the night. I'd love to have one of those tokens.
"There was a second location on Wabash for a while. The standup bar at the original Adams Street location did not admit women until 1969 when NOW members demanded service, Gloria Steinham being the first. Mike Royko wrote an amusing column about the day that bastion of chauvinism fell. Thanks again for sharing the story."
This was one of the non-numismatic links I included with the About This Issue article. Glad it was of interest. Actually, the tokens are a numismatic connection we've touched on before - there have been exhibits of them at ANA conventions. Here's an image of one from the Wabash location I found online.
-Editor
To read the complete article, see:
The Nickel Beer That Turned Into 128 Years
(https://opensince.substack.com/p/the-nickel-beer-that-turned-into)
To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
2024 ANA CONVENTION EXHIBIT GUIDE
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v27/esylum_v27n31a08.html)
2025 NATIONAL MONEY SHOW EXHIBIT WINNERS
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v28/esylum_v28n13a07.html)
ABOUT THIS ISSUE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n38a24.html)
Wikipedia Editing Assistance Sought
Joseph A. Ceravone writes:
I was super excited to read the article on Dorothy H. Cox in the June 21st edition of the E-Sylum. Although her life and connection to numismatics was incredibly interesting, what drew my interest is that she spent the remainder of her life in Cheshire, CT.
I call Cheshire my home as I was born and raised there. My most earliest interests in numismatics started at the Cheshire public library.
The reason I am reaching out is that I am seeking help for someone to help me update the notable person section under the Cheshire, CT Wikipedia page. I have tried doing it myself but I keep getting blocked and don't know how to unblock myself. I am wanting to add her name to the Cheshire page with a link back to her Wikipedia page that was previously created.
Such an amazing person and patriot should be recognized not only for her war time contributions to our society but also her connections with Yale University.
Thank you for any help provided.
Great idea.
I think we have some experienced Wikipedia editors among our readers. Can anyone assist? Thanks.
-Editor
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
DOROTHY HANNAH COX (1892-1977)
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n25a11.html)
More on Nathanael Greene's "Society of the Cincinnati" Medal
Bob Fagaly, Secretary, New York State Society of the Cincinnati writes:
"Thanks for the article on Nathaniel Greene's Eagle. I'd love to know its provenance and any other information you learned in Pittsburgh."
Well, it was originally auctioned by Sotheby's in 2011 and exhibited in Pittsburgh by Brian Hendelson of Classic Coin Company.
-Editor
To read the complete lot description, see:
General Nathanael Greene's Enameled Gold Order of the Cincinnati, designed by major Pierre L'Enfant, and construction attributed to by Duval & Francastel, Paris, 1784
(https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2011/important-americana-including-american-stoneware-assembled-by-mr-and-mrs-edwin-hochberg-n08710/lot.177.html)
To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
1921 PROOF DOUBLE EAGLE APPEARANCE AT ANA
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n25a20.html)
WAYNE'S NUMISMATIC DIARY: 2026 ANA, PART 4
(https://www.coinbooks.org/v29/esylum_v29n38a19.html)
Jimmie Clark Steelman Jr. (1958-2026)
Ken Berger writes:
"I want to notify readers of the recent passing of Jimmie Steelman. Jimmie was a major collector in the field of Philippine numismatics, especially emergency & guerrilla notes. He also specialized in notes & financial papers from colonial Connecticut. He passed away just five days after his 68th birthday."
Sorry to hear that news. Ken also provided the above photo. Does anyone have other photos or remembrances to share?
-Editor
To read Jimmie's online obituary, see:
Jimmie Clark Steelman Jr.
(https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ca/san-diego/jimmie-steelman-jr-22132083)
Shiny Penny Find
In the life-is-like-a-box-of-chocolates department, Jim Haas writes:
"I was in a supermarket this other day, paid cash, saw a shiny penny, but did not look closely at it. A few minutes ago I did, and to my surprise it was a 1958-D wheaty. You never know what you're gonna get."
Congratulations - a very rare event these days.
-Editor
The Coffer App
Ayden Sullivan writes:
"I'm a high school senior in Chicago and a collector. I built Coffer, a free iPhone app now on the App Store that lets collectors scan coins, PCGS/NGC slab labels and banknotes, then tracks the value of their collection using price data from sources like eBay, PCGS and Numista, with bullion at spot."
Coffer includes a Coin of the Week and Artifact of the Week feature.
-Editor
For more information, see:
Coffer
(https://coffer.it.com/)
Coffer - Collectables
(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coffer-collectables/id6805283682)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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