As I understand it, Dave Arneson, who thought up the first game using Gary Gygax' Chainmail rules that Gary eventually turned into D&D, based the original pub where the first ever PC's met after this place . . .
The Come Back Inn of Melrose Park, IL
Sadly, it just closed in April. Apparently, they are raising the whole building, but you can see what it looks like for now.
http://auctionconsultantsinc.com/gallery_comebackinn.html
The Come Back Inn of Melrose Park, IL
Sadly, it just closed in April. Apparently, they are raising the whole building, but you can see what it looks like for now.
http://auctionconsultantsinc.com/gallery_comebackinn.html


