[citation needed] Wieboldt's celebrated 100 years in business in April 1983.

"An important part of Chicago's past, we look to the future with confidence and enthusiasm.

"[1] During the 1980s, the chain had trouble staying profitable, eventually leading the company into bankruptcy in 1987.

The State Street location included a particularly large redemption center.

In the 1940s and 1950s, and then again in the mid-80s, they sponsored a broadcast program featuring The Cinnamon Bear: stories of how Cinnamon Bear takes his young friends on a trip to maybe land in search of the Silver Star.