Venues

Aloha Club Ballroom

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The Aloha Club Ballroom was on Highway 13, 2 miles west of Prior Lake in 1954. Dance by Moonlight – comfortably heated – on Beautiful Spring Lake. No age limit. Percy Hughes, Judy, and Dickie Mayes performed Fridays and Saturdays … Continue reading →

Alps

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The Alps was located at 801 E.78th Street in Bloomington.  It opened in May 1966. The A-frame building had three levels and was frequented by stewardesses, pilots, and other airline folks due to its proximity to the airport. In July … Continue reading →

Alvin Burlesk

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Not sure a strip joint belongs here, but their ads appear in every paper, including the Minnesota Daily! One from December 1944 in the Republican Register advertises a show with a cast of 40, including Jessica Rogers and Jack Diamond. … Continue reading →

Ambassador Motor Lodge

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Ambassador Motor Lodge, Highways 100 & 12 in St. Louis Park. The Ambassador (1961-1991) had three possible music venues: The Kashmiri Room was the main restaurant and had a dance floor. The Percy Hughes Trio was the house band from … Continue reading →

American House

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Located at 444 Rice Street in St. Paul, this was a three story building erected in 1920.  Originally called the Deutches Haus, it was the center of German cultural activities and groups.  The $180,000 building contained: A 1,000 seat theater … Continue reading →