LAKE GENEVA — George Chironis would tell his children about the time Al Capone ate at his restaurant, Harry’s Cafe.
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In photos: A look back at Harry's over the years
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The days of Al Capone
LEFT: A photo inside Harry’s shows what the restaurant used to look like. George Chironis, who opened the restaurant in 1923, used to tell his children the story about when notorious gangster Al Capone would visit the restaurant. His bodyguards would sit in the front table that is empty in this photo. Capone would sit in the back looking toward the entrance so he could watch what was going on.
News clipping
Harry, Alex and Louie Chironis cook together in the kitchen in this file photo from the Regional News
Old Harry's photo
An old photo of what a part of Harry’s used to look like is on the wall in the restaurant at 808 W. Main St.
Harry's
Harry’s, 808 Main Street, is for sale for $1.5 million.
Harry's
Harry’s near the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street has been an establishment in Lake Geneva for nearly 100 years. It opened in 1923.
Chicago Cafe
Here is a look at the old menu from when Harry’s used to be the Chicago Cafe. A t-bone steak was 80 cents.
Chicago Cafe
A look back at an old menu from Chicago Cafe, the former name of Harry’s.
George Chironis
A framed photo of George Chironis is on display at Harry’s. Chironis started the restaurant in 1923.
Harry's
The dinning area inside Harry’s is seen here in early March. The restaurant has been closed since March 2020. It closed due to coronavirus concerns. After closing it, the family decided to sell it when no children in the next generation wanted to take over the family business.
Harry's Bar
The bar inside Harry’s sits vacant in early March 2021. The restaurant, which has been in the Chironis family since 1923, is up for sale for $1.5 million.
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