Learn about the history of pizza in Chicago and beyond in the Franklin Gallery on the third floor of the Niles Public Library District from February 1–March 31, 2017. The exhibition will explain what defines Chicago pizza styles and how they relate to regional styles throughout the United […]
U.S. Pizza Museum Exhibit at Paulie Gee’s Logan Square
An installation including items from the U.S. Pizza Museum collection will be on display at Paulie Gee’s Logan Square from November 11–January 15, 2017. The exhibit will be focused on pizza pop culture accented by items highlighting local and national pizzerias. The exhibit will be […]
Taste Talks Chicago
Pizza in the United States is deeply embedded into the nation’s culinary consciousness, from thin crust in New York to wood fired in San Francisco, and of course, no where more fervently than Chicago, from it’s iconic deep-dish to more recent Neapolitan incarnations. Join U.S. […]
U.S. Pizza Museum Installation at The Whistler
The U.S. Pizza Museum will display items from our permanent collection in an installation in The Whistler Storefront Gallery in Logan Square from July 18–October 2, 2016. An opening party on Wednesday, July 20 at 6pm launches the show, with free pizza from Father & Son Restaurant, while supplies […]
Fat Boys by The Fat Boys
Fat Boys The Fat Boys Sutra Records, circa 1984 12.3125 in. x 12.3125 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 02/29/2016 ID: USPM0260 The first album by The Fat Boys was released on December 18, 1984 by Sutra Records. There is also a re-issue from 2012 that comes […]
Dimo’s Pizza Box
Dimo’s Pizza Box Dimo’s Pizza Chicago, IL, circa 2015 10.875 in. x 11.375 in. x 2.125 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 07/24/2015 ID: USPM0170 Dimo’s Pizza has two locations in Chicago, one in Wrigleyville and the other at “Six Corners” in Wicker Park. Besides pizza […]
Vans Mars Red/Pizza Late Night Slip-On
Vans Mars Red/Pizza Late Night Slip-On Vans Cypress, CA, circa 2016 8.25 in. x 11.25 in. x 3.375 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 02/15/2016 ID: USPM0240 Brothers Paul Van Doren and James Van Doren, Serge D’Elia, and Gordon Lee opened the first Vans store in […]
Pat’s Pizzeria & Restaurante Menu
Pat’s Pizzeria & Restaurante Menu Pat’s Pizzeria & Restaurante Chicago, IL, circa 2014 5 in. x 11.5625 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 02/28/2015 ID: USPM0012 Nick Pianetto Sr. established Pat’s Pizza in 1950 at 3114 N Sheffield Ave in Chicago, Illinois. They’re known […]
Cassano’s Pizza Pepperoni the Clown Doll
Pepperoni the Clown Doll Cassano’s Pizza Kettering, OH, circa 1960s 8 in. x 14.25 in. x 2.5 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 03/03/2015 ID: USPM0262 Cassano’s Pizza was founded by Kettering, Ohio grocer Victor “Vic” J. Cassano, Sr. and Caroline “Mom” Donisi in 1953. Pepperoni the […]
LaRosa’s Cincinnati Reds Pizza Box
LaRosa’s Cincinnati Reds Pizza Box LaRosa’s Pizzeria Cincinnati, OH, circa 2015 15.3125 in. x 15.125 in. x 2 in. U.S. Pizza Museum Collection Acquisition Date: 07/21/2015 ID: USPM0161 Buddy LaRosa, the son of a Sicilian immigrant, opened a pizzeria called Papa Gino’s on Boudinot Ave on the […]
The Bill & Wendy Show on WGN Radio 720
U.S. Pizza Museum founder, Kendall Bruns was a guest on The Bill & Wendy Show on WGN Radio 720 on Friday, April 8. You can listen online here: U.S. Pizza Museum Founder and Curator, Kendall Bruns
Surprise! Pop-up Exhibit at Chop Shop Extended
Yesterday’s Chicago Pizza Summit at Chop Shop was on overwhelming success, and while the crowds were able to view highlights from the the U.S. Pizza Museum collection in the pop-up exhibit, many pizza-lovers were unable to attend the sold out event. Luckily, Chop Shop has decided to […]