Who has the Minky's Schwinn bikes?

[barneyguey]

Here's a picture of the Devon Avenue store on the north side of Chicago that someone posted to Facebook. Address was 2834 West Devon Avenue, the building is still there and it looks like there's a discount store in the space now.

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Thank you very much. Barry

 

[DrGale]

I was born, raised, grew-up, and lived 30+ years on the N/W corner of Mozart & Arthur in Chicago. Exactly one block north of Minky's Bicycles & Toy Store at 2834 West Devon Avenue. Seymour (Shim) Nimerov, Minky's younger brother was the owner, not Minky. My Dad went to H.S. and graduated in Milton (Minky) Nimerov's class. I've written, with the family's knowledge, about "The Real Story of Minky's Bicycle Shops in Chicago." If you're familiar with Minky's, I'm confident you'll enjoy the article.

 

[barneyguey]

I was born, raised, grew-up, and lived 30+ years on the N/W corner of Mozart & Arthur in Chicago. Exactly one block north of Minky's Bicycles & Toy Store at 2834 West Devon Avenue. Seymour (Shim) Nimerov, Minky's younger brother was the owner, not Minky. My Dad went to H.S. and graduated in Milton (Minky) Nimerov's class. I've written, with the family's knowledge, about "The Real Story of Minky's Bicycle Shops in Chicago." If you're familiar with Minky's, I'm confident you'll enjoy the article.

Thank you very much. I'll check it out. Have a great day. Barry

 

[barneyguey]

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I was born, raised, grew-up, and lived 30+ years on the N/W corner of Mozart & Arthur in Chicago. Exactly one block north of Minky's Bicycles & Toy Store at 2834 West Devon Avenue. Seymour (Shim) Nimerov, Minky's younger brother was the owner, not Minky. My Dad went to H.S. and graduated in Milton (Minky) Nimerov's class. I've written, with the family's knowledge, about "The Real Story of Minky's Bicycle Shops in Chicago." If you're familiar with Minky's, I'm confident you'll enjoy the article.

Very cool history. The first photo of a Minky's badge is mine. Would you mind if I use your story and photos in a book I'm working on. I'll give you credit for it. Thank you. Barry

 

[Driftpr]

Came across one of the Minkys Badges few months ago pretty good shape didn’t know much about this until now.

 

[barneyguey]

Came across one of the Minkys Badges few months ago pretty good shape didn’t know much about this until now.View attachment 1283101

Nice badge. Is it something you want to sell? Thank you. Barry

 

[Driftpr]

Nice badge. Is it something you want to sell? Thank you. Barry

I’m gonna keep it since there’s only a handful of them.Thanks for your interest.

 

[Minky Phantom]

This is my 1951 badged Phantom, affectionately known as Betty
The nicest riding bike I’ve got

 

[MBlue6]

I have a Minkys Raliegh with an dealer sticker with an Aerocycle it.

 

[GTs58]

This is my 1951 badged Phantom, affectionately known as Betty
The nicest riding bike I’ve got

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Welcome to the Cabe! A Phantom with a Minky's badge and it's in England!