Original logo on T-shirt

On December 14, 1991, Lincoln Park Barbell and Fitness opened their doors
with five members, all friends of owners Jim Kroeger and Bernie O'Connell. 
The first month, they say, was both humorous and scary.
"At the beginning, it was stressful," said O'Connell, laughing at the memory. 
"Jim and I were working out all the time to give the impression
that we actually had members.  Thank God people started coming."


revision of logo
1994

There is a unique angle to the LPB members, and angle that Kroeger,
O'Connell and partner Ray Ipjian feel very strongly about.
"We ask out members to sign a form stating that they will refrain from using
any type of growth drugs or steroids, Kroeger said.
"There's no place for that here."  



Or no need.  O'Connell, won the
Lifetime American Drug-Free Powerlifting National Championships in 1993.
O'Connell can bench 358 pounds. 
Not bad for a guy who's 5-foot 7-inches and weighs 165 pounds.

revision of logo and new online presence
1998

At the very end of 2001 and beginning of 2002,
due to irreconcilable differences with their landlord,
Lincoln Park Barbell
moved a half a block south to
2342 North Clark Street
and changed their name to
Lincoln Park Fitness Center.
However, in Nov of 2003, Lincoln Park Fitness Center
returned to 444 West Fullerton.

current logo
2002