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Madison’s Ella’s Deli Closes After 42 Years
January 19, 2018
Ella’s Deli first opened on East Washington Avenue in 1976.
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Customers flock to Ella’s Deli before the iconic Madison restaurant closes its doors on Jan. 21, 2018.
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Ella’s Deli is known for its oddball decor and kid-friendly environment. Jenny Peek/WPR
Ella’s Deli employees work to keep up with the recent influx of customers.
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The meat and bread counter at Ella’s Deli’s.
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One of Ella’s Deli’s main draws was their assortment of ice cream and desserts.
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One of the many characters suspended from Ella’s Deli’s ceiling.
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One of Ella’s Deli’s many eye-catching decorations.
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One of Ella’s Deli’s many eye-catching decorations.
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One of the many characters suspended from Ella’s Deli’s ceiling.
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One of the many characters suspended from Ella’s Deli’s ceiling.
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When customers paid their bill, they could peruse a robust candy and toy selection.
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Ella’s Deli thanks Madison for 42 years of business and memories.
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