Bill’s Place
5410 Wayzata Blvd
Golden Valley
Bill’s Place was a tavern located at Turner’s Crossroad, one mile west of the Minneapolis border.
It was once Pete Faber’s from at least December 1937.
It opened as Bill’s Place on August 3, 1938. It offered “Entertainment, dancing, and foods.” In September 1938 it advertised for a 3 piece union orchestra.
Bill was William J. Schindler, who went on to own the Boulevard. A relative describes him as a real estate investor who moved around a lot.
In 1939, an ad promised Dancing and An Enjoyable Time. Nice menu: Bar-B-Q-Ribs, Chow Mein, Home Made Chili, Hot Tamales, and Glueks on Draft!
In October 1940, the Tribune noted that police switchboard operator John Barber lead the orchestra at Bill’s Place “on Superior Blvd.” – the old name of Wayzata Blvd.
Bill’s Place lasted until at least January 1, 1942.