Parnell's (also referred to in the diaries as simply “Parnell”) was a small diner or restaurant at 528 W. 63rd Street. It was a regular gathering place for Dorothy and Louise and their friends, especially for their great Cherry Cokes, served from a fountain. It had four or five booths. A fellow named Jim was the owner. He once threw Dot, Sis and two of their friends out of the restaurant for lingering too long over only a couple of Cokes.

I have been unable to locate any information about Parnell's besides a listing in the 1945 Chicago telephone book (WEntworth 4903). Evidently the establishment later became the Green Lantern restaurant. The location is now occupied by townhomes.

Parnell's was about a half-block north of the L tracks (see photos) and just east of the railroad tracks (now used by the commuter line, Metra) on the north side of 63rd Street. It was an easy three blocks' walk south from Dot's. at 61st and Normal Blvd.

Nearby, in 2009, plans were underway to create a large mural depicting moments in the Englewood community's history. The mural will be just down the block to the west, and across the street near the location of what was once Englewood's railroad station. More information is available here.