Comments on: Adams Facing 4th (1974)

By: Mark Burgess

Mark Burgess — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:11:12 +0000

Hello Ed:
Hopefully you will remember training me with the state back in 1990, along with Tony DeAssuncao and Jeff Tisckos. I’m still with the same department, but no longer with the OSHA consultation program. I work with the Workforce Investment Act program now, as does Tony. Jeff is no longer with the State. Are you still out west with the company you left the state for? Good seeing you on here and glad I could say hello.

By: Brian Kerner

Brian Kerner — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:28:52 +0000

My wife grew up in Springfield and talks about the “butter bread” (I think that’s the name)she ate as a child. I know this is a long short, but does anyone have the recipe?

By: Barb Pelan

Barb Pelan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:44:59 +0000

I stumbled across this article about the B and Z Bakery and did that bring back childhood memories. My favorite was their butter cake and their has been none like it since. None of the current recipes out there even come close. The highlight of my day as a child was when my grandmother would let me go to Castors supermarket and buy a butter cake. Some one mentioned the old Steak and Shake diner in Springfield and I remember it fondly as my Aunt would take me their on special occasions.
Those were the good old days.

By: Ed Handwerk

Ed Handwerk — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:17:14 +0000

I remember B&Z and the outstanding multi-layer cakes they made, especially for the holidays. My mother got me hooked on the cakes, occasionally bringing one home, if she was downtown shopping. In the 80’s when I worked for the State, I would pick one up for the office, every so often and bring it back to the office to share. Everyone thought they were great, Since we had monthly birthday celebrations; I started picking them up for my half dozen co-workers when it was their month. It continued to be my tradition until B&Z closed their doors, but I still have fond memories of all their baked goods. I have traveled all over the country, but never found a cake to equal their lemon-filled cake. Tried duplicating the cake from what I remember, but just never could get them as good as B&Z’s. I understand the owners kept it a secret until they closed, but at least I still have fond memories of their bakery pastries.

By: Vickey Conaway Mullett

Vickey Conaway Mullett — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:29:09 +0000

I worked a ABC answering service in the down town area and the pharmacy that had the malt shop in it. I grew up in Spfld IL and went to school At LHS. I remember the donut shop up town I use to go there before school. I have to come back just to see the down town area again. I have been away from Spfld for almost 27 years. this brings back so many memories (Good ones) of Down town spfld IL. thanks for posting this.

By: Cathy Standage

Cathy Standage — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:15:04 +0000

My mom Joann worked @ the platter’s with Charlie and big Carla and little Carla.

By: Cathy Standage

Cathy Standage — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:12:19 +0000

My lord my mom worked @ the Platter’s in the 70′s and would all way bring us home goodies from B&Z bakery.

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:30:31 +0000

Does anyone remember the 3 cent table at Springfield Dry Goods, and Buck’s hat store where I went with my father to get a new hat. There was also a ladies hat store downtown. I worked as a wrap girl at Bressmer’s & also worked at the Cotton Shop. The bakery on W. Governor was the best for cinnamon rolls, Danish & butter cakes. B & Z had red & green bread at Xmas.

By: Linda McEntire

Linda McEntire — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:52:02 +0000

I remember as a small child my grandmother and I would get on a bus and she would take me all around downtown. I remember Rolands, Bressmers, and Springfield Dry Goods. We would also go to all the parades. As a very small child I would get permanents downtown at Springfield Dry goods. Loved B and Z bakery growing up. There was also an Italian store
downtown. I would go there with my grandmother who was Italian. I remember Kresges too. Good old days for sure !!!!!

By: Ann Duvall

Ann Duvall — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:36:29 +0000

I remember Recner’s Bakery too. I lived on 12th Street about 6 blocks away and would walk to there store every Saturday to pick up fresh baked bread and the smells were wonderful. The baker would always give me a free cookie!
Does anyone remember the Steak N Shake diner? I think it was on Monroe Street near 5th. You could order chili Hot, Medium or Mild and they had great milk shakes. One of my favorite places for lunch.