This classic building at 913 Cedar Ave. was built in 1902.

THE REX BAR

In 1941 the Rex featured Good Scandinavian Music. There you could meet John Freberg, former Swedish Championship Wrestler, and Chris Glamsrud, Bartender Supreme.

THE JOINT

In 1971 it became the Joint.  “What it Is” was reportedly the house band, 1973-75. In June 1974 the Joint was owned by Jim Annin, and Charlie Campbell of Labor Temple fame was booking blues acts.

The Joint threatens to close in 2017.