Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]i agree with bill... it is funky, long narrow store in 102nd year of business with a robust inventory and competitive prices. vist them on the web at http://www.centralcamera.com /matt Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:10:16 -0600 From: "Bill Christensen" <williamc@speedsite.com> Subject: Re: [Leica] Chicago shops IMHO, the two best stores in Chgo are Central Camera at 232 S. Wabash (west side of the road beneath the train tracks). Central is not the most modern store in appearance but the sales staff is friendly. Ask for either Joe, the manager, or Don, the owner. For Leica, Central is the best in the downtown area. Calumet, on Cherry St, is great for studio and darkroom equipment but has just a few Leica items in stock. One other large store, Helix, is located about 1mile west of the downtown area and has a good stock of Leica equipment. I am not the greatest fan of Helix (310 S. Racine) based upon my friends' and my own direct experience there. All 3 stores have web sites. If you are in Chgo from the second week of Feb through early March, you may wish to stop by the Catherine Edelmann Gallery on Superior, which will feature Michael Kenna's recent images. Enjoy the Windy City! Bill Christensen