Paradise Bar – Minneapolis
Please see the Gay ’90s for information on this venue.
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Paradise Cabaret – Minneapolis
The Paradise Cabaret, 414 1/2 Hennepin Ave., opened in 1935 and closed in 1939. Please see the Gay ’90s for more information.
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The Paragon in Coon Rapids was an over-21 club opened by musician Ceedy Van Dusen and Gary Finch in May 1968.
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The Paramount Inn/Cafe was located on Rice Street and County Road E in St. Paul. In 1940 you could dine and dance to Bill Dietrich’s Orchestra, two floor shows nightly, plus Hawaiian entertainers on Monday nights. In November 1944 they … Continue reading →
Park Nite Club
The Park Nite Club was located at 188 N. Snelling at Selby in St. Paul. First hit in the Minneapolis papers was in February 1938, giving the bowling report. On Halloween 1938, you could be entertained by “Pa” Trester and … Continue reading →
Park Terrace
This bar/restaurant, located at 4700 Excelsior Blvd. on the St. Louis Park entertainment strip, hosted many venues, including: The Park Terrace George’s in the Park Duff’s in the Park Infinity Classic Motor Company SITE HISTORY The property at 4700 … Continue reading →
Park Theatre
Randolph Edgar wrote that as late as 1902, this theaater was reached through a coveered alleyway at the corner of Nicollet Avenue and First Street.
Continue reading →Parker House
The Parker House was a restaurant on the main street of Mendota. In 1943 it was purchased by “Genial” pianist Red Dougherty. Diamond Jim’s employees hung out there, according to those in the know on Facebook. In April … Continue reading →
Parkside Lounge
The Parkside Lounge was located at 1177 Clarence Street in St. Paul. The ad below from 1969 indicates that the proprietor was Tom Ryan. Unfortunately, the St. Paul papers aren’t online. The last of very few mentions was … Continue reading →
Paul’s Place
Paul’s Place started out as the Paul Bunyan Motel, which was located at 2965 N. Snelling (at Lydia) in Roseville. THE PAUL BUNYAN MOTEL I don’t know when the motel was built, but it was there in 1957 when operator … Continue reading →