Peabody’s was in Inver Grove Heights – the former Schleif’s Little City, which then became Thumper’s South. By now the building had an actual address: 7884 Courthouse Blvd. The building had been there since at least 1935. The 20,000 sq. … Continue reading →
The Peacock Alley Bar and Cafe was at 214-220 N. Fifth Street, Minneapolis. In 1965 the bar was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jones. The deed and license had to be in her name because she was white and … Continue reading →
Please see the Blue Horse.
Continue reading →The Peacock Tavern was a jazz venue located at 631 Stinson Blvd. in Northeast Minneapolis. The first ad found in the Star Tribunewas dated November 29, 1964 – the performers that night were the Hall Brothers. The only deviation from the … Continue reading →
Peggy’s after hours club, Olson Memorial Highway
Continue reading →The Pence Opera House was built by John Wesley Pence, the President of the City Bank of Minneapolis, originally from Ohio. The Opera House was located at 126-128 Hennepin Ave. at Second Street in Minneapolis. Its original name was planned … Continue reading →
This was one of the names used at the Chisago City Community Center.
Continue reading →This page covers three related venues: Ye Tavern Inn The Pershing Inn The New Pershing Inn This building was always described as on Superior Blvd., a mile from the City Limits. The Turf Club was also a mile from the … Continue reading →
In 1940, 324 Marquette was the site of the Persian Bar (not the Persian Palms), owned by Charles A. McCutchan and Michael “Mitch” Code. That March it was under indictment for maintaining gambling devices. Code died in 1946, and that … Continue reading →
The Persian Palms Nite Club was located at 109-111 Washington Ave. So., deep into Skid Row. THE BUILDING Minneapolis permit records don’t show when the building was built, but it was there as of 1891. It was a hotel with … Continue reading →