[Tom Gannon’s Cafe, 641 So. Smith Ave. Fire February 15, 1948. Thomas J. Gannon operated Park Recreation, the Parker House in Mendota, and Tom Gannon’s Cafe. Sold Gannon’s October 1955. Died March 1956, age 81] From there it moved to … Continue reading →
The Gargoyle Cafe was a short-lived restaurant located at 719 Nicollet Ave., in the Wilmac Building, in Downtown Minneapolis. It opened on August 31, 1918. An orchestra was on hand for dancing between 10 and midnight daily. A big feature … Continue reading →
The Gaslight was at 1420 Washington Ave. So. at Seven Corners, from at least 1960 to 1967. William Bloedow writes: Some memories of the Gaslight – from so many. Seven Corners glittered at night. The restaurant was in an old … Continue reading →
This page traces the most interesting history of the corner of 4th Street North and Hennepin Ave. in Downtown Minneapolis. This corner is difficult to describe, because the block is shaped like diamond if you place it north to south. … Continue reading →
This, lesser known Gay ’90s bar was in the Frederick Hotel at Fifth at Cedar Streets in St. Paul.
Continue reading →The Gay Nineties Tavern was located at 40 Washington Ave. in Skid Row. This was probably just a bar in Skid Row, not to be confused with the Gay 90’s on Hennepin Ave. Who knows if it had music, … Continue reading →
Please see Moonlight Gardens.
Continue reading →The Gayety Theatre was located at 103 Washington Ave. No. in Minneapolis. The site was originally built in 1886 as the Windsor House Hotel. The theater was built in 1909 but no demolition is noted, so it may have been … Continue reading →
George Faust’s was located at 5916 Excelsior Blvd. in St. Louis Park from October 1968 to 1971. It was one of many descendants of the El Patio/Cotton Club. It was preceded by Culbertson’s.
Continue reading →Please see The Park Terrace.
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