Tinley Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Columbia Hotel/Funk's Tavern

17332 Oak Park Avenue

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 28, 2024

1. Columbia Hotel/Funk's Tavern Marker

Inscription. Built in 1892 by Jacob Funk as the Columbia Hotel for Peter Nielsen, it was likely named in recognition of the 400-year anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America and the Chicago World's Fair that celebrated that event. The saloon was under the proprietorship of Ernst E. Rice from November 1898 until February 1907, when it was acquired by Carl Funk.

The building became known as Fee's Restaurant and Tavern after the Funk family sold the business in the early 1970s to Thomas Fee.

Edward F. Clark and Joseph Pels opened their carryout pizza business in February 1961. Michael Clark took over the business in 1978 from his father. In 2001, the building was extensively renovated and looks much as it did in 1892. In the interior, the original pressed tin ceiling has once again been exposed and refurbished. Rental apartments now occupy the upper floor.

Erected by Village of Tinley Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Exploration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 41° 34.562′ N, 87° 47.072′ W. Marker is in Tinley Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Oak Park Avenue and 173rd Place on Oak Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17332 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park IL 60477, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Andres Block (a few steps from this marker); Tinley Park Volunteer Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); J.W. Hollstein's (within shouting distance of this marker); World Trade Center Beam (within shouting distance of this marker); Tinley Park 9/11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Andres/Rice/Funk Residence (about 300 feet away); The Carl Vogt Building (about 500 feet away); Vogt Visual Arts Center (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tinley Park.

Also see . . . Ed and Joe's Restaurant & Pizzeria official site. (Submitted on December 29, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Ed and Joe's Restaurant and Pizzeria image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 28, 2024

2. Ed and Joe's Restaurant and Pizzeria

Ed and Joe's Pizzeria and Restaurant image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 28, 2024

3. Ed and Joe's Pizzeria and Restaurant

The historical marker is just to the left of the corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.