Melrose Park, IL (1315 W North Ave)
Opening: Sep. 24, 1991 - Aug. 2012
Latitude Longitude: , 41.90690732-87.84847078
Stages
Melrose Park opened with a Cyberamics Road Stage . The stage was installed almost on the ground because the ceiling was low. It didn't last long, as it was replaced with a 2-Stage by 1994/1995. The stage received minor changes until the 2012 closure. Changes include Pasqually getting a new drum set, Chuck E. receiving the Cool Chuck outfit (later Avenger), Chuck E. getting a new mask by 2008, Helen getting a new mask sometime in the 2000s, Jasper getting a new mask in 2008-2009, and Pasqually getting a new mask in the 2000s.Stage | Installed | Removed | Notes |
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Cyberamics Road Stage | September 1991 | 1994/1995 | One of 2 installed in Illinois. |
2-Stage | 1994/1995 | August 2012 | One of 5 installed in Illinois. |
History
Melrose Park opened on September 24, 1991, with the 1988 remodel and a Cyberamics Road Stage . Not much is known about Melrose Park from around this time, however, it is known that Melrose received Record Parody Awards in around 1993. In 1994/1995, Melrose Park received Phase 1 (1994) , and removed the Cyberamics Road Stage for a 2-Stage . Melrose also received things duch as shelves and other decor around this time. The location received Phase 2 (1997) and Phase 3 (2000) at later dates. Melrose would receive a new exterior sign and awnings between 1995-1998. In August 2012 (day unknown), the location relocated to Winston Plaza for bigger space, and because how old the building was. The building would remain vacant for a short period until it was finally torn down for an Olive Garden. As of August 2023, Olive Garden sits on the space.Videos
TODOAnimatronics
Animatronic | Manufacturing Date | Whereabouts |
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Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) | 1983? | Unknown/Destroyed. Mask sent to West Allis, WI (2990 South 108th Ave) . |
Guest Star Helen Henny (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown/Destroyed. Mask sent to West Allis, WI (2990 South 108th Ave) . |
Mr Munch (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Jasper T Jowls (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown/Destroyed. Eyelids seen at Tinley Park, IL (16090 S Harlem Ave) as parts. |
Pasqually (Cyberamic) | 1980s | Unknown/Destroyed. |
Wink (Cyberamic) | 1991 | Unknown/Destroyed. |