Chalet
The Chalet was located at 3516 No. Lilac Drive (Highway 100).
A June 1963 ad called it “The Northwest’s newest and most distinctive supper club.”
From the Collection of Mark Youngblood
THE ALPINE ROOM
At first the entertainment centered around shows in the Alpine Room. These included professional, national acts such as the following, who appeared in 1963:
- Henny Youngman
- Somethin’ Smith and the Redheads
- Orville Brooks and His Ink Spots – June 6-23. Brooks was the only original member.
- The Flamingos, direct from Las Vegas
Ad for Henny Youngman, Minneapolis Tribune, July 1963
Local chanteuse Nikki North entertained in March 1964.
Local bandleader Big Stoop Chamberlain appeared in 1964
Minneapolis Star
PLAYGIRL CLUB
1969 was a big year for the Playgirl Club, which apparently wasn’t affiliated with Hugh Hefner, but was full of groovy chicks just the same.
Minneapolis Tribune, January 17, 1969
Minneapolis Tribune, February 9, 1969
Minneapolis Star, March 21, 1969
Photo courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
Is this a real postcard? Or just fantasy?
NICKLOW’S
From 1974 to 2000 the building was the home of Nicklow’s Greek restaurant.
From the Collection of Mark Youngblood
The building was razed for the expansion of Highway 100 and is now the site of the CUB in Crystal.
Thanks to Gary Perna and the Facebook gang for info and memories!