Family-Owned Tobacco Shop Iwan Ries Oldest in Country

Chicago (myfoxchicago.com) In the heart of Jewelers Row sits the second-oldest tobacconist and the oldest family-owned tobacco shop in the country. It’s called Iwan Ries, and it’s the place to be for Chicago-area cigar smokers.
Iwan Ries is the epitome of Chicago. The building itself, located at 19 North Wabash, is a historical landmark that was built in 1882. It's the oldest surviving Adler and Sullivan building still standing anywhere. Continued