GC4511M Gone But Not Forgotten - Le Francais (Traditional Cache) in Illinois, United States created by DinaWorks

This cache has been archived.

DinaWorks: This one has had a good run. Rather than replacing, I am opting to archive.

GC4511M ▼

A cache by DinaWorks Message this owner

Hidden : 1/27/2013

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Geocache Description:

Another Wheeling institution that is now just a memory.

From Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune, June 5, 2007:

It appears to be c'est tout (that's all) for the legendary restaurant Le Francais (269 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling). Owner Michael Moran quickly and quietly closed the restaurant last week. The restaurant's answering machine announces that the restaurant has "temporarily suspended service," but insiders are saying that Le Francais is gone for good.

"What can I say? I was shocked when I found out," said chef Roland Liccioni, who acknowledged that business had been slow but had been hopeful of a turnaround. "I have no idea what I'll do now, to tell you the truth. I'll take some time off to clear my head."

What I find surprising is that this location has sat vacant for over five years, when the restaurant next door (also pictured) was closed mere months before a new eatery moved in.

You do not need to trespass at the vacant property to retrieve this cache.

If you visit and the cache is missing, please log a DNF so that I can check on it and replace if necessary. Dropping a replacement is NOT permitted for this hide.

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Vg'f gurer.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)