Guest post by Paul Drabik
The Standard Club in Chicago is about as old an institution as can be found in the City of Broad shoulders. Founded in 1869, the club was formed for Jewish people to congregate, dine, and socialize. The Standard Club is a fixture in the heart of the Chicago neighborhood known as “The Loop,” or the central business district neighborhood. Falling on hard times over the years, The Standard Club was finally forced to sell its property at 320 S. Plymouth Court in February of 2022.