and variations on that (e.g Northlake Tavern and Cafe) through the 40s. by Joe's son Barry at this time. By 1948 it was the Combination Tavern, and in the 50s and 60s it was the Red Front Tavern by Mrs. Ko Nishiyama in 1939. The first year that a bar was operating in the existing building, The bar must have retained it's basic name for the majority of its location since then include Chuck's Tavern (1948), Margie's Tavern (1960), B&E Tavern (1970), Contact Pete. The Rendezvous and Jewelbox Theater have been around since 1924 or 1925, Polk directories show a bar in by 1937 owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Bisson. However I am not positive that this change is not actually the result of the city Polk guide (owned by Ivan McKinnon, bar name unknown). name of Leonard J. Crawford in 1937 and 1939, A plaque in the current Deluxe describes the place as a Capitol Hill institution since "Ben's Tavern" is listed here in 1945 and through at least the 40s. The current Northlake Tavern dates their own birth to 1954, when they were in a location up the street at some point in the 80s, (NOW CLOSED) The current structure was built in 1928 although Milton "Mel" Roe has into the 80s. Mark Mitchell was born September 29, 1934 to Mike (a longtime Seattle City Councilman) and Margaret Mitchell. new location in 1946, but I haven't seen any confirmation of that. (later the Ballard Bar is listed next door at 5233). This Google Street View image was taken in September of 2022. and the Triangle Tavern by 1980. City guides first list a bar here in 1935 under "The Rheine." Ye Olde Hour follows from 1975 through the early 80s, followed briefly by Luther's Pub, By 1913 there was a bar here owned by Joseph Finkelberg. in 1945, is proceeded there by Hansen's Tavern, and a tavern owned by Charles Hufsvang it is listed as the "Ty-Up Tavern.". It has been the "Red Door" since 1988. You can go to this restaurant if you appear to be near Jurien Bay Marine Park.Australian cuisine is what Sandpiper Tavern & Pizzeria boasts. In 1970 it is listed as the current structure was not built until 1909. It was Mack's Tavern been identified as John Considine's "box house" the historic People's Theater, since 1890. The structure was constructed in 1927, and there is a bar listed here in the 1935 Polk guide least 1945, and was "Kelly's" from 1979 to 2010. although it probably did not contain the upper floor at the time. The Latona Beer Hall was actually at this location since at least 1890, but the "The Hideout" first appears in city guides at this address in 1939 and and into the 90s, This building was constructed in 1927, and in 1948 it begins to show up it appears in the 1935 guide under Duncan McKenzie; ), A saloon was in this location since 1893, said to be the Club Tavern before prohibtion, and O'Brien in 1905. directories. "Albert Cruver." page for an example of how I attempt to resolve these. I have read dates of the Opal Saloon starting here in 1906 and 1912. sources, esp. but it is unclear when it first officially included a bar. The building was constructed in 1928. In 1981, Kendall released a memoir entitled The Phantom Prince: . interruptions of a few years with the exception of prohibition (which was Jan 1916 at the address is Art's Tavern in 1943-44, through at least 1948. to make some fairly arbitrary definitions as to what constitutes a single bar. Barry Rogel has described it as the first post-prohibition tavern in Seattle, though a number Later, it became the Rainbow Tavern and the Fusion Ultra Lounge. the descriptions information that may help others to date bars differently using whatever ), Bars must have operated relatively continuously in the space, i.e. 1960), and an earlier tavern of the same name in the 512 location dates back to at least 1940 and In 1935 he changed to "The DeLuxe," although the former name is also listed in city guides The preceding lists contain only those bars that retained the basic name from the original or from at least before 1950. wasn't even constructed until 10 years later, I've found no evidence of any bar at the This rock building on Aurora Ave near 90th was constucted in 1993. Other current Seattle bars in spaces once occupied by bars -- with different names -- before prohibition: These days, the premises is home to a family-owned craft brewery and taproom called Ladd & Lass Brewing. The Rendezvous and Jewelbox Theater have been around since 1924 or 1925, The Woodland Tavern existed at this address by 1939 and remained into the 1970s. The Double Header was one of the oldest gay bars in the country before it closed by 1960 it was Gordy's Tavern, by 1970 The Odyssey, by 1980 Le Chateau, and by "Ben's Tavern" is listed here in 1945 and through at least the 40s. originally hosted the Ballard Bar. "The Loading Zone," in the later 80s "The Bus Stop," and finally "Changes" in 1989. There was a bar there by 1939 owned by Mary Byrne, This was the "Triangle Tavern by 1935 until 1986. was constructed in. 5) 1911 - Queen City Grill** ", The current building was constructed in 1921 and the bar I have found at this address Liz met Ted back in September, 1969, when she had gone out with a friend to the Sandpiper Tavern. Names of bars in this This space on 15th NW housed the Sunset Inn in 1948. I have relied primarily upon newspaper articles, Polk Seattle City Guides, and telephone The Tin Hat remained at this location for two decades before moving across the street I've not yet found a primary source reference to a bar before 1901, but the Diller Hotel In 1944 it first begins to appear as the Beacon Tavern, which it remained until 2010. The "68th St. Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides from 1945 (I am also progressing on converting city guides and it is listed as the "Happy Time Tavern. There is an old photo of the saloon behind the bar that is labeled 1902. View the Menu of The Sandpiper - Jurien Bay in Jurien Bay, WA, Australia. The Pig and Whistle from 1995 to 2012. prohibition on Dec 5, 1933). Maneki Japanese Restaurant dates back to 1904 in Seattle and contains a bar, but despite its effect Jan 1, 2016, but is said to have retained a speakeasy in back of a Chinese laundry Sunset Tavern opened and remained here into the early 1960s. and it is listed in a few subsequent years under the name of owner Doris McLeod. It is listed in the 1908 Polk (The much repeated origin date of 1888 appears entirely unsustainable, as the building relocating from what is now known as the "Matthes Block," after the saloon's owners (and now This was the "Triangle Tavern by 1935 until 1986. and update this page as I learn. in 1970. different locations up the road on Lake City Way. it changed to The Comet in 1945; but that building was torn down and rebuilt in 1967, The Deluxe opened at 619 Broadway in the mid 30s, probably 1934, but was not in its current "Chet's Log Cabin" 1935-1939, then Chet's appears to move one door down for the 40s, from the the 40s into the 60s, The Score Card Tavern in 1970, and O-Zone in 1980. That said, attempting to rank the age of bars not only presents problems with limited This was five years before the killings began. The Sandpiper Bar and Grill - Menu - Two Rivers The Sandpiper Bar and Grill Menu for The Sandpiper Bar and Grill Burgers Hamburger - 1/4# $4.00 Cheeseburger Gardenburger meatless alternative $4.50 Flaming Chef hamburger & brat with cheese $6.75 Pizza Burger - 1/3# $4.75 Brat Sandwich $3.75 Sandwiches Chicken Sandwich 1 review Buffalo Chicken for the latest updates on this content. The "East Pike Tavern" appears at this address in city guides beginning in 1945. A note on the current menu claims that the place dates back to an earlier bar from the 30s and was But county tax records indicate that the current building was built in 1911. owner maintained it until 1972. It became the Lion's Lair by 1970. and changed the name to just "The Shanty. and "The Checkerboard" or "Checkboard Tavern" by 1948 and into the 1960s. It appears to have become the Roanoke sometime between 1970 and 1980. listed here until 1955 (although in the latter years it is under Restaurants and not Taverns). He also saw other women at certain points. I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos in the bars It was very briefly Shaffer Bear Hall (a tribute to pre-prohibition owner H.S. By 1945 it was Jim's Tavern in 1945, which under owner Rudy Brown. but it is unclear when it first officially included a bar. The 1937 listing has "Mack's Shanty" at 8816 Lake City (AKA Bothell Way AKA Victory Way), The alley where Ted Bundy abducted Georgann Hawkins. current location. names have included Mr. Ed's Tavern (70s) and Lobo Inn, (NOW CLOSED) The building was constructed in 1947 and "Tex's Tavern" is listed here from 1948 Sandpiper Condo is a condominium building in SEATTLE, WA with 42 units. In 2015 Vidiot moved to the former Benbow It is "Mack's Tavern in 1946 very soon after the Beer and Wine Revenue Act took effect. . to 512 in the late 50s (it is listed at 511 in the '58 Polk Guide and at 512 in '59). I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos It has been Il Bistro for the last 30 years. See the Jules Maes During his stay in Utah, Bundy had a "casual relationship" with a female tenant at his rooming house. In 1903 it became the Hotel Dakota, It has since hosted the Tic Toc Tavern, Arthur's A Fine Pub, Romper Room, and Watertown. opened here June 6, 1890 and seems likely to have had a bar at the outset. The bar currently in the space is called "Percy's" and serves a "Sankey Sour" in street re-numbering, but this appears to have been in error. This is in a building constructed in 1892. through urban myths passed down through generations of owners and staff, it also requires one for owner Thomas McClanahan. and is listed sporadically under that name until at least 1970. The origin of this bar is often traced back to the beginnings of the Old Home Saloon in 1900, The Woodland Tavern existed at this address by 1939 and remained into the 1970s. was there at least through the rest of the 40s. By the late 40s it is known as just the "Side Track Tavern," and in 1970 and 1980 (NOW CLOSED) This bar adjointed to Cafe Venus was the Eastlake Tavern by 1935, which it remained into the 1970s. By 1970 it was Ed Delby's Tavern, the 80s, and in 1995 it became "Flying Fish," which moved to South Lake Union in 2010. The Latona Beer Hall was actually at this location since at least 1890, but the for the next several years. (The Polk listing changes names in the 1970 edition. ), A saloon was in this location since 1893, said to be the Club Tavern before prohibtion, and In 1970 it is listed as the By 1970 it was Bars where Pete has had a Drink (4,963 bars; 1,754 bars in Seattle) - Click titles below for Lists: Current Seattle Bars 106 Pine, Seattle (downtown) 13 Coins, Seattle (Pioneer Square) 2 Fingers Social, Seattle (West Seattle) 2C Thai Bistro and Spirits, Seattle (Lake City) 206 Distillery, Seattle (Interbay) 2120, Seattle (Belltown) Chuck and Mary's Tavern (1980) and by 1990 the Rose Garden (closed 2010), The "Rainbow Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1936, O'Banion's Tavern: One of Ted Bundy's favorite bars. Then, during the 1970s, it switched back to the old name. I'm not sure Pazzo's should really count as a bar, but by 1935 there was I'm also working on trying to specify more of the exact years these locations first hosted a bar. It has also hosted Blu, The War Room, and the Hunter Gatherer Lodge. It continues to be listed as "Mack's Shanty" into 1960. 800 Maynard Ave S, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98134 . On that Friday night in September, 1969, Liz and her friend Marylynne Chino were having drinks in the Sandpiper Tavern on 45th Street. of bars make similar claims, and it seems likely that the first would have begun in April 1933 In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. Liz and Ted danced . A beer parlor is listed under the owner's name of Edna M. Conley is listed in the 1939 city guide. The places submitted as memories to the Ghosts of Seattle Past have also been turned into a series of hand-drawn maps of the city featuring the venues, shops, restaurants, galleries, and gathering sites that haunt our hearts. But county tax records indicate that the current building was built in 1911. Elizabeth moved to Seattle in 1969, following her divorce, when she was 24, with her 3-year-old daughter, Molly. Sometime between 1968 and 1970, Malmen's was sold and the new owner reconifigured the restaurant This starts appearing in city guides as "Stewart's" in 1935, but is listed as "5th Ave Tavern" (constructed in 1932) was moved. * 1937/1907 - Jules Maes The 1939 Polk guide lists a beer parlor owned by Mrs. Frances M Hall at this established in 1934 and 1933, with everyone in the country knowing that the Beer and then the Columbia Hotel from 1904-1920, hosting the likes of Bullalo Bill Cody. The first bar I have found at this address is one owned by Frank Galianese in 1935. The first bar I have found at the address is one owned by Max Hurwitz in 1935. The South End Tavern was established by 1935 in the location of the current Bogart's, but the BF Shearer, the original There is no listing for the location under bars during this period, and I do not know if the with the Central Saloon in Pioneer Square). since 1938, with another bar there owned by William Carr listed there since at least 1937. Tavern" from 1942 into the 70s, and "Maddie's Corner" subsequent to that. Polk directories show a bar in by 1937 owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Bisson. In 1970 it is listed as the "Terminal Tavern" and as "Glaser's Terminal Tavern" definitions as to what constitutes a single bar. (see, (Previously La Boheme Tavern, then The Bohemian), Begins appearing in city guides in 1934 as Yesler Beer Parlor. and it is listed in a few subsequent years under the name of owner Doris McLeod. In the 1941 guide, Mack's Shanty begins appearing at an 8916 address, and then It was the Friendly Tavern from the 40s to 1970, and Ravenna Tavern by 1971. and assist people who may use their own criteria, but I generally use the following: For example, I count the founding date of Jules Maes to be 1937, as that was the year Does it count as the same bar if preceding bars had different names? In December of 1973, he became engaged to an ex-girlfriend called Diane Edwards. the Bohemian Caf, Velvet Elvis, One Eleven Yesler Tavern, and the Totem Pole Tavern. However, his stay that night was "platonic" as Liz was so drunk that she fell asleep with her clothes on. it was the "Forun Tavern." I allow that although the bar was subsequently renamed the Rainier Pool Room for many years. "Fifty-Two Thirty One" tavern under the same address. The Fusion Ultra Lounge was the last bar to exist at this address. ", The "Lotus Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1941 In 1970 and 1980 it was She described him as a good cook and a loving man in her book The Phantom Prince. was the "70th Street Tavern and remained that until at least 1990. I am still adding bars from my research data and have many more that will be added shortly. Guide as the "Pioneer Square Tavern" -- not to be confused with the current "Pioneer In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. "Pilot House Inn" by 1941. All of this came to a head in February of 2015, when two teenagers were sent to the hospital following a shooting incident at the nightclub. (see, (Previously La Boheme Tavern, then The Bohemian), Begins appearing in city guides in 1934 as Yesler Beer Parlor. was constructed in. As I said, one must make some fairly arbitary definitions. 2) it has not been in the same physical building for all that time. But this is curious, since the "Northlake Tavern" had been at that same location (512 E Northlake Ave) Structure was built in 1918; by 1939 there was a beer parlor listed in city guides as owned by Mrs. Lou This is a "family" photograph of Liz, Ted, and Liz's daughter Molly. into Hattie's Hat (said to be named after his mother-in-law) and the bar into Aunt Harriet's Room. O'Banion's Tavern. space, regardless what the previous names were. However I am not positive that this change is not actually the result of the city Ave to Evantston in 2001. spaces that once hosted different bars before 1950. This was "Davented's Tavern" in 1935. This community is located on S 208th St in Seattle. started legally serving alcohol, I have included only the establishments in this Sometime between 1940 and 1942 inclusive he moved it to the current location. current building appears to have been constructed in 1950. It was the One Hundred Fifth St. Tavern through the 70s. The Double Header was one of the oldest gay bars in the country before it closed owner maintained it until 1972. building since 1907, should people prefer that criterion. 1) 1890 - Merchants Cafe For example, many bars will date their age back to the first bar that occupied the current Notes on Sources However, Since at least 1945, probably 1933; oldest commercial building in north city (1929). and changed to, The current building was constructed in 1940 but the first bar I've found or "Wedgwood" Tavern/Inn/Alehouse ever since 1945, The Caroline itself includes mentions of a start date in 1933, and this. is one of the two "oldest bars in Seattle.". it is listed as the "Happy Time Tavern. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Ted frequented Seattle bars such as O'Banion's, Dante's Tavern and the . "Fifty-Two Thirty One" tavern under the same address. Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star It was also the Greenlake Ale House, and the Kangaroo and Kiwi until 2012, The building currently housing Mission on California Ave was constucted in 1924, Ted Bundy's rooming house in the University District of Seattle. The bar must have retained it's basic name for the majority of its history, The Sixty-Fifth St. Tavern was established at 511 NW 65th by 1936 and replaced by the Tin Hat The current building was constructed in 1924 and the first bar I have found During the 1980s, the bar was renamed as the Rainbow Tavern. The building was constructed in 1936. Bundy and Elizabeth met at a bar called the Sandpiper Tavern in Seattle in October 1969, she writes in her memoir. It has also hosted Blu, The War Room, and the Hunter Gatherer Lodge. The Shanty Tavern goes back to at least 1937, although it was previous located in a couple However, after some time passed and he failed to do so, she decided to walk across the bar and strike up a conversation with him. Mel's in 1969. It appears in city guides as "Slim's Tavern" in 1980. into the 80s and was recently the "Irish Emigrant" before R&R. address (the building dates to 1931). Dec 31, 2015, with Nightjar opening in the space in October 2017. The current building that houses the Red Door was constructed in 1893, moved It was the "Classic Tavern" in the latter 80s and 90s, and re-named the "Triangle Lounge" current space, regardless of what the previous names were. the. The building was constructed in 1928. shifts to the current 9002 address around 1948. and the "Hawaii West Tavern" from at least 1980 to 1990 or later. The Happy Hour Tavern begins to be listed here in 1937 and remains through 1973. (and subsequently printed by the press), it also requires one to make some fairly arbitrary have been constructed in 1913, and the Polk guide lists the Ballard Bar at the address in that year are also listed under "Restaurants," but because I cannot deduce when they actually The Diller Hotel Bar officially closed when Washington State prohibition went into The "Night Hawk" first appears at this address in the 1934 Polk guide The "J.R. Hammond Saloon" was there in 1890 and a saloon owned by great history in Seattle, I do not yet list in here for two reasons: massively more helpful than xerox copies from the Seattle Public Library.). In at least this last move, and perhaps the previous one, the actual building Room space in back and the front became Parliament Tavern. In another example, I date the start of the Queen City Grill as 1911, as that was the Seattle will miss its longtime restaurant, nightclub, casino, actor, newspaper and poker legend entrepreneur who fell asleep to the Lord September 23, 2014 in his longtime Ballard home. "Albert Cruver." listed here until 1955 (although in the latter years it is under Restaurants and not Taverns). prohibition on Dec 5, 1933). The building was constructed in 1928. I also note that bars of different names and owners appear to have existed in the and then the Columbia Hotel from 1904-1920, hosting the likes of Bullalo Bill Cody. As a result, Liz's house was kept under constant police surveillance. the techno club By 1941 it became The Casino, perhaps the most famous gay bar in the country during the 40s. a large number of errors and omissions, demonstrable with data from primary sources ", "Green Tavern" begins appearing at this address in 1945. The origin of this bar is often traced back to the beginnings of the Old Home Saloon in 1900, spaces that once hosted different bars before 1950. It appears in city guides as The Shanty Tavern goes back to at least 1937, although it was previous located in a couple "Hansen's Tavern" is listed in 1939 and into the early 40s, folllowed by "Howard's Tavern" from it remained at least into the 70s. It is said to have been a speakeasy during prohibition and is linked to This starts appearing in city guides as "Stewart's" in 1935, but is listed as "5th Ave Tavern" They travel with The Anthology to festivals and galleries, where everyone can pin and commemorate our lost spaces. See Notes below for age criteria). from south of the current canal in the 19th century, and then moved again from Fremont Barry Rogel has described it as the first post-prohibition tavern in Seattle, though a number year, Herb and Evelyn Friedman. maintaind strictly as a front (and indeed the current owners found a stash of bottles of The building was constructed in 1936. If you have any corrections, additions, or other information on Seattle area bars built before 1950, In 1944 it first begins to appear as the Beacon Tavern, which it remained until 2010. In 1945 it becomes "Feeley's Tavern" which it remains for the rest "The Hideout" first appears in city guides at this address in 1939 and The Diller Hotel Bar officially closed when Washington State prohibition went into in 1980. year that current brick structure opened. There was a tavern here owned by John "Jack" Perry by 1935, and it was named "Jack's Tavern." Originally "Wee Deoch and Doris," which appears in the 1936 city guide, the "Queen City" Saloon/Lunchroom/Tavern/Grill since that time). Thanks to Loren D. for bringing This building was constructed in 1927. are ignored for It is also listed as Johnson Corner Tavern in the 60s, and eventually (?) under owner Rudy Brown. location until the early 40s (see below). a bar in this building owned by Charles Haines. The Eastlake Zoo has been at this location since 1974, in a building constructed in 1924. At the same time, Liz was also beginning to suspect that Ted was involved in the disappearances of local women. In at least this last move, and perhaps the previous one, the actual building The first year that a bar was operating in the existing building with the same The bar currently in the space is called "Percy's" and serves a "Sankey Sour" in City guides list the Dutch Tavern at this address from at least 1939 to 1970 or later. My guess is that they've had a devoted sake bar area since at least the time they moved into the It was Bailey's Tavern by 1939 and into the latter 40s, and U-Way Tavern by 1960 It lists no bars again until 1948-49 when it was "Mick and Art's Tavern." section with a clear indication of that in the name (e.g. By 1990 it was listed as simply "Belltown," was modified to the "Belltown Bistro" was the Flamingo Room by at least the mid 60s and into the early 80s. The 1935 Polk City Guide lists more than three times as many bars under "Beer For the next five or six years, they had a tumultuous "on-and-off" relationship. and "The Crazy Norwegian.". (See my guidelines above; thanks to author and Seattle expert Clark Humphrey for the info.). The building was constructed in 1926. A photograph in the bar itself is accompanied by early as 1893 (Holden & Green), and the "Hawaii West Tavern" from at least 1980 to 1990 or later. (NOW CLOSED) This bar adjointed to Cafe Venus was the Eastlake Tavern by 1935, which it remained into the 1970s. Names of bars that preceded Piper's Creek This Greenwood Ave address lists "Richie's Inn" in 1935, then the "Duck-Low Inn" The "Two Bells" first appears in Polk guides in 1941. the more upscale Hill Top Ale House opened in 1994), Note that city and telephone guides of 1934 and 1935 A picture in this venue at 7401 Greenwood says the building was constructed It was the "Thunderbird Tavern" by 1959. road that was demolished to make way for the I5 Bridge. In any case, the current location dates back to 1958 (the renowned pizza service began in In real-life, Liz actually approached Ted at the Sandpiper Tavern when she saw him sitting alone at the bar. Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star it's current address of 121 W. Mercer sometime before 1980. 2234 and/or 2236 3rd Ave are associated with the "Liberty Tavern" from at and Wine Revenue Act would take effect in April 1933 (and the end of federal The current building dates only back to 1970, but there has been a bar in this location by Joe's son Barry at this time. The Opal in Tacoma is quite old but I have not found a reliable dating of the establishment. from 1998 through 2009.) (Variations on "Saloon," "Cafe," "Tavern," "Bar," "Grill" and etc. In 1935 he changed to "The DeLuxe," although the former name is also listed in city guides different locations up the road on Lake City Way. View Location. has been around since at least 1945, but apparently "The Loading Zone," in the later 80s "The Bus Stop," and finally "Changes" in 1989. that Maes first started to operate a bar in the current building. "Skipper's Tavern" and in 1990 "JC Fox & Sons. and it was "Quinn's Tavern" through the late 40s. The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937, For example, I count the founding date of Jules Maes as It was part of Belltown's historic Film Row, and said to have included a speakeasy "Tavern" or "Beer Parlor"). current structure was not built until 1909. but that building was torn down and rebuilt in 1967, The Deluxe opened at 619 Broadway in the mid 30s, probably 1934, but was not in its current when it became Conor Byrne. Thus if one wanted to count them, you might plausibly consider this space to be the "Sundown Tavern" and changed in 2010 from that to "Sweet Lou's.". the 80s, and in 1995 it became "Flying Fish," which moved to South Lake Union in 2010. current bar dates back to this time. from 1998 through 2009.) This building was constructed in 1927. By 1957 it was the "Maple Inn," listed under Taverns until 1965. at the address is Art's Tavern in 1943-44, through at least 1948. But using this approach would imply that the Schaeffer 3,362 were here. What if it was out of business for ten years? very soon after the Beer and Wine Revenue Act took effect. Listed under Saloons in the 1905 Polk Guide as the "People's Cafe", but has It was also Nick's New Tavern in 1970 Additional names have included Ben's Tavern (40s), Dan's Tavern (50s-60s), Hagar's Tavern (80s-90s), Reading Gaol (90s-2011). The current building was constructed in 1924 and the first bar I have found Volume It starts appearing in city guides under James Robinson or his "Jim's Tavern" in 1935 "Walt's Tavern" is listed at this address from 1945-1949. It seems highly likely that it has been a bar since Right in the heart of Jurien Bay The Sandpiper is the number one go to venue for. Schaeffer It was the Rinkidink in 1980 and the Flip Side Tavern in 1990. is one owned by Joseph Carroll (bar name unknown) in 1939. street at some point in the 80s, (NOW CLOSED) The current structure was built in 1928 although Milton "Mel" Roe has location at the time, and Maes himself was not in America at the time.). It was also the Greenlake Ale House, and the Kangaroo and Kiwi until 2012, The building currently housing Mission on California Ave was constucted in 1924, On September 26th, 1969, Ted Bundy and Elizabeth Kloepfer met at this bar in the University District of Seattle. Other locations that are relatively close to this place. the previous location of the "Lion's Lair." and it was "Quinn's Tavern" through the late 40s. By 1980 it was the "Brass Door," later the Brass Connection, and lead the The first bar I have found at the address is one owned by Max Hurwitz in 1935. 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