Twin Cities Music Highlights

Normandy Inn

The Normandy Inn is located at 405 So. 8th Street, in Minneapolis.  It was built in 1925 and is still in operation.

1948 Postcard From the Collection of Mark Youngblood

 

1953 Image Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society

 

 


 

The Normandy Village restaurant opened in 1957.  It was decorated with hand-rubbed paneling with velvet inserts and stained glass. 1963: Cocktails and back room piano bar. 1969: Jerry Vaughan at the piano; 1970: Sing-a-long piano bar for gay crowds.