THE END OF AN ERA

Originally Known As Johnson Fountain Pavilion Built in 1926 By George F. Johnson, Now Owned By The Zades Family For 42 Years Will Be Closing Its’ Doors Forever. The Zades Are Retiring. Top Big Bands Such As Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Don Mapes & His Orchestra, Frank Sinatra & Countless Other & Performers Have Appeared Here, Also Past Presidents & V.I.P.’s Bobby Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, Hubert Humphrey, Plus Many Sports Figures Including; Mickey Mantel, Billy Martin, Whitey Ford.

ITEMS INCLUDE: Over 700 Folding Chairs * 50 Round Banquet Tables * 10 8’ Banquet Tables S/S 10 Burner 2 Oven Garland Stove * S/S Globe Automatic Slicer * S/S Toledo Slicer * Older 80 Qt. Hobart Mixer (Works Great) * Manitowoc Ice Maker, Series 600 * 24’ 3 Section Bar * Back Bar * S/S 3 Bay Under Bar Sink * Old Chrome Bar Cash Register * Digital Register * Portable Bars * S/S Work Tables * S/S Equipment Stands * S/S Coffee Urns, Including A 100, 200, & 1000 Cup Urn * S/S Stone Deck Double Pizza Oven * S/S Steamers * Refrigeration * Large Floor Fans * Dish Caddies * China Service for 1200 People * Flatware for 1500 * Numerous Pots, Pans Stock Pots, Utensils * Floor Buffer * Snow Blower * Stage * Stage Risers * Sound System * Shelving * Pot Racks * S/S Food Warmers * S/S Cold food Storage Containers *

Plus: Superman Telephone Booth * 5 Antique Oak Banquet Tables * Old Royal Crown Cola Cooler * Neon Signs * Fabulous Old Fountain * Décor * Drapes * Mirrors * Light Fixtures * Collectables * Knights in Shinning Armor * Plus Much More.

Special Items: * Carousel Pig from the original Pig Stand in Endicott * Chrome & S/S Hot Dog Cart used only a few time (Cost $5,000.00)

Auctioneers Note: Owner Retiring. Your chance to buy a piece of local history, & good clean equipment. Don’t miss this auction.

INSPECTION: ONE (1) HOUR PRIOR TO SALE.

All prospective buyers must register prior to entering the auction site. All bidders are encouraged to thoroughly inspect all items on which they intend to bid on. All items will be sold "AS-IS - WHERE IS" No guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. All sales final.

TERMS OF PAYMENT: In full on Day of Sale. Cash or Check accompanied by Bank Letter of Guarantee. NO PERSONAL OR COMPANY CHECKS WITHOUT BANK LETTER OF GUARANTEE. All checks & Letters must be presented at time of registration.

Bank Letter Example: Mr./ Mrs. is a customer of this bank and we will honor any and all checks on account # presented to this bank up to and including $ (amount) for the purchases at the Col. Al Benjamin Auction of Aug. 9, 2004.

DISCLAIMER: All information in this brochure was derived from reliable sources, believed to be corrected, but not guaranteed! Bidders shall rely entirely on their own information, judgment, & inspection. All announcements from the Auction Block will take precedence over any previously printed material or any oral statements made. INVENTORY MAY VARY, this brochure is only a guide.