Davy Jones’ Locker
Please see Downtowner Motel.
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Dayton’s
DAYTON’S DEPARTMENT STORE A true icon in Minneapolis history, Dayton’s was the premiere department store, anchoring the Downtown shopping district. I won’t go into the history of Dayton’s here, but focus on the music that the store brought to the … Continue reading →
Deauville Chateau
Please see the Blue Horse.
Continue reading →Del Otero Hotel
The Hotel Del Otero was located at what is now 4050 Shoreline Drive in Spring Park, at Lake Minnetonka. The location was 18 miles from Minneapolis. In the days before air conditioning, it was common for city folk to escape … Continue reading →
Del’s Orchid Club
See Dreamland Cafe and Annex
Continue reading →Delmonico Nite Club
The Delmonico Nite Club was located on New Brighton Road and County Road E in July-December 1943. Open Saturdays and Sundays.
Continue reading →Denny and Don’s Saloon
University Ave. Started featuring rock on Mondays and Tuesdays in 1973. Same as Denny’s Loft, on University across from the Prom?
Continue reading →Denny’s
Denny’s was at 33 1/2 South 7th Street in Minneapolis, across from the Forum Cafeteria. It opened and closed in 1934 but during its short life it featured floor shows and dancing, and Joe Jung playing jazz violin.
Continue reading →Denny’s Loft
Denny’s Loft was located at 1183 University Ave. in St. Paul, across from the Prom Ballroom. It was one of several bars owned by Ron Maddox, who had abandoned a successful insurance business to open the bar in March 1970. … Continue reading →
Denny’s and Don’s Saloon and Restaurant
Please see Shaw’s.
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