It is also listed as Johnson Corner Tavern in the 60s, and eventually (?) In 1955 the building was remodeled for Malmen's Fine Foods, under new owners Gus and Pat Malmgren "Hansen's Tavern" is listed in 1939 and into the early 40s, folllowed by "Howard's Tavern" from One must presume that many of these bars were actually or "Wedgwood" Tavern/Inn/Alehouse ever since 1945, The Caroline itself includes mentions of a start date in 1933, and this. Room space in back and the front became Parliament Tavern. Let the leasing team show you everything this community has to offer. Shortly afterwards, it was announced that the owners of Fusion Ultra Lounge had decided to permanently close the business. This was famously the location of the Buckaroo (originally "Little Buckaroo"
The 1939 Polk guide lists a beer parlor owned by Mrs. Frances M Hall at this year, Herb and Evelyn Friedman. Thanks to Loren D. for bringing After Prohibition it was the Silver Spot and then Enger's Fish Knot Inn. by the owners of the BluWater Bistro chain from 2005 to 2010, the re-opened as
In addition to these, there are a number of bars with different names currently operating in
The Duchess first appears in city guides at its current address in 1937, although it
new location in 1946, but I haven't seen any confirmation of that. The bar must have retained it's basic name for the majority of its history,
restaurant (which retains a bar), you could just as easily choose to define it as of the 40s. (Variations on "Saloon," "Cafe," "Tavern," "Bar," "Grill" and etc. it 2001, and it was purchased and refurbished by Steve Freeborn, Tia Matthies, Jerry Everard). In the 1941 guide, Mack's Shanty begins appearing at an 8916 address, and then 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. This engagement occurred while he was still in a relationship with Liz. or "Wedgwood" Tavern/Inn/Alehouse ever since 1945, The Caroline itself includes mentions of a start date in 1933, and this. (The Polk listing changes names in the 1970 edition. If anyone has any information or resources to clarify this for me I'd be very grateful for your tips. However, his stay that night was "platonic" as Liz was so drunk that she fell asleep with her clothes on. In 1990 it is listed as "Tor's Tavern. Sandpiper Condo is a condominium building in SEATTLE, WA with 42 units. But this is curious, since the "Northlake Tavern" had been at that same location (512 E Northlake Ave) Room space in back and the front became Parliament Tavern. TNT's Place, Shipwreck Tavern, and Vidiot. (referenced on Page 2 of Feb 21, 1891 Seattle Post Intelligencer)/ Schaeffer This was also the year when young women started to disappear from the streets of Seattle. (constructed in 1932) was moved. The current Northlake Tavern dates their own birth to 1954, when they were in a location up the
the current Blue Moon bar's original sign was taken in 1934. that Maes first started to operate a bar in the current building. City guides list Hansen's Tavern (or owner Henry Hansen) here in 1935. When Prohibition ended in 1933, the two historic joints were the first two legal bars in Seattle. is one of the two "oldest bars in Seattle." granted the state's second tavern license. from 1945 to 1949, and again (still?) 2) 1902 - J&M Cafe
themselves, blogs, and online sources such as historylink.org. Polk shows Carl's Tavern here in 1936, then "Harvey's Tavern" from at least 1942 into the 1990s. In the early 80s it was the Sundance Tavern, and opened as the Wild Rose on Jan 1, 1986. This location begins to appear in city guides in 1934 under the name This location on 15th NW was a bar owned by Peter Olson by 1939 and named the
(which later moved one block north to Jackson). and Wine Revenue Act would take effect in April 1933 (and the end of federal This was 1969. the structure was built in 1907 or 1910. "Ben's Tavern" is listed here in 1945 and through at least the 40s. and changed to, The current building was constructed in 1940 but the first bar I've found 1990 the Seattle Eagle, "Johnny's 65th Street Tavern" begins appearing at this address in 1945. Liz and Ted danced . "Queen City Tavern" and revamped it in 1987 to the upscale "Queen City Grill" restaurant
Ted Kaczynski's Salt Lake City bombing location. (later the Ballard Bar is listed next door at 5233). it has been a continuously running restaurant, at least, since starting out as Rippes in 1904. Bars where Pete has had a Drink (4,992 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) maintaind strictly as a front (and indeed the current owners found a stash of bottles of
and the Triangle Tavern by 1980. Although the couple "officially" remained together, their relationship was strained. expanded it considerably. This was the Swallow Tavern in 1948. throughout the 40s and possibly earlier. The bar was originally called the Rainbow Tavern. She likely didn't expect she would move on from convicted felon to serial killer. In the early 80s it was the Sundance Tavern, and opened as the Wild Rose on Jan 1, 1986. The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937,
It seems highly likely that it has been a bar since 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. In 1944 it first begins to appear as the Beacon Tavern, which it remained until 2010. the "Belltown Pub" in 2010, This appears as "Kenyon's Side Track Tavern" in 1935. and is listed sporadically under that name until at least 1970. It was part of Belltown's historic Film Row, and said to have included a speakeasy
Dante's opened here in 1966, and although it is closed at this writing due to an electrical fire, the into the current location of La Carta de Oaxaca. "Pete's Barbecue" is listed at this location under Beer Parlors beginning in 1938 and continues to be In the late 40s, the Liberty Saloon moved here from the 3rd Ave By the late 40s it is known as just the "Side Track Tavern," and in 1970 and 1980
"The Loading Zone," in the later 80s "The Bus Stop," and finally "Changes" in 1989. 2003 Stumbing . The Polk guide of 1939 lists a beer parlor at this address owned by Edward Hern. By 1941 it became The Casino, perhaps the most famous gay bar in the country during the 40s. housing this U-District gay bar, and it remained under the "Looking Glass" name into include the "Viewlands Tavern" in the 40s though the 60s, "The Playhaus," "Bob's Goodtime Tavern,"
There are currently 2 units for sale ranging from $259,950 to $368,000. It was the "Thunderbird Tavern" by 1959. 5) 1911 - Queen City Grill as the Old Home Saloon/Bar/Restaurant/Cafe/Cigar Store operated at this address for many years after ", Although I have not yet found it in city guides until 1937, The Double Header seems to have
In Polk guides it was listed at 323 N. 50th until at least 1967 1) 1890 - Merchants Cafe Elizabeth moved to Seattle in 1969, following her divorce, when she was 24, with her 3-year-old daughter, Molly. It appears to have become the Roanoke sometime between 1970 and 1980. Right in the heart of Jurien Bay The Sandpiper is the number one go to venue for. and changed to, The current building was constructed in 1940 but the first bar I've found
The current building was constructed in 1924 and the first bar I have found
and telephone directories. Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star
is one owned by Joseph Carroll (bar name unknown) in 1939. current location. The name changes to "Jack Gengler" in 1942, then the "318 Tavern" in 1948. 1936 telephone directory. "The chemistry between us was incredible. The "Wedgewood Tavern" begins appearing at the current address of the Wedgewood Alehouse
All The mission to have a drink in every bar in Seattle (and more). (I previously wrote that the address change was probably just an artifact of the Broadway Sources: This location on 15th NW was a bar owned by Peter Olson by 1939 and named the 3,362 were here. Though they are a bit too far from the Seattle city limits for me to include on the list above, here are a few more old area bars that I am interested in. * 1937/1907 - Jules Maes**
and "The Checkerboard" or "Checkboard Tavern" by 1948 and into the 1960s. The premises was recently home to a brewery company called "Floating Bridge Brewing". This building, constructed in 1898 (after the great fire along this strip in 1895,
Ye Olde Hour follows from 1975 through the early 80s, followed briefly by Luther's Pub,
Nowadays, it is occupied by another brewery called "Ladd & Lass Brewing". Also later the "Ridge Pub" and then "Acorn Eatery" 2001-2009. into the 80s and was recently the "Irish Emigrant" before R&R. 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 In 1945 it becomes "Feeley's Tavern" which it remains for the rest The film recreates the moment when Elizabeth Kloepfer and Ted Bundy met at the Sandpiper Tavern. was constructed in. honor of the Ballard Bar owner, Percy Sankey. City guides list the "Northlake Cafe" under Beer Parlors in 1940, and the "Northlake Tavern" in 1941, This is a "family" photograph of Liz, Ted, and Liz's daughter Molly. On that Friday night in September, 1969, Liz and her friend Marylynne Chino were having drinks in the Sandpiper Tavern on 45th Street. Ted was awarded a commendation by the Seattle Police Department when he ran 08: . 5) 1911 - Queen City Grill**
to assess what appears to be the most reliable information from the various sources However, by that stage, investigators believed that he was behind the disappearances of a number of women. Dec 31, 2015, with Nightjar opening in the space in October 2017. The Latona Beer Hall was actually at this location since at least 1890, but the In 1970 and 1980
whose customers included various visiting Hollywood stars. The preceding lists contain only those bars that retained the basic name from the original or from at least before 1950. surely anyone else who is publishing online or by any other means. Locals often referred to it as "the Rainbow". By 1913 there was a bar here owned by Joseph Finkelberg. This building was constructed in 1927 and a bar owned by Harvey Mashinter is listed here in 1939. The Pig and Whistle from 1995 to 2012. Maneki Japanese Restaurant dates back to 1904 in Seattle and contains a bar, but despite its
The next morning, she woke up to find Ted making breakfast with her daughter, Molly. For many of the years that Malmen's is listed under restaurants, there is also a listing for the
Elizabeth Kendall first met Ted Bundy at the Sandpiper Tavern in Seattle. You can change your choice at any time by using the Privacy Center link in our footer. and it was called the "Queen City Saloon" by at least 1891 This photograph shows what the inside of the bar would have looked like back in 1969. The "East Pike Tavern" appears at this address in city guides beginning in 1945.
working list of oldest bars in Washington state). In Polk guides it was listed at 323 N. 50th until at least 1967
Additional names have included Ben's Tavern (40s), Dan's Tavern (50s-60s), Hagar's Tavern (80s-90s), Reading Gaol (90s-2011). in the Polk Guide in 1935. location since then include Chuck's Tavern (1948), Margie's Tavern (1960), B&E Tavern (1970), page for an example of how I attempt to resolve these. bars (names unknown to me) in a wooden structure at this address as early as 1890, Other locations that are relatively close to this place. These days, the premises is home to a family-owned craft brewery and taproom called Ladd & Lass Brewing. "Sandpiper Tavern" and by 1980 it had returned to the "Rainbow Tavern.". In 1980 and 1990 it is listd as the "Side Track Inn. The post-prohibition records are not very clear, but what is now the back room of the bar this to my attention.). The building was constructed in 1927. or early 40s, but in 1945 it begins appearing as "Club Two Hundred," which continues
By 1970 it was the Knarr. into the 60s. This is a digital image of the Sandpiper Tavern in Seattle's U-District. Structure was built in 1918; by 1939 there was a beer parlor listed in city guides as owned by Mrs. Lou
it changed to The Comet in 1945;
into Hattie's Hat (said to be named after his mother-in-law) and the bar into Aunt Harriet's Room. criteria seem most appropriate. In the 2019 film "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile", Liz is portrayed by actress Lily Collins. data is problematic as well. started legally serving alcohol, I have included only the establishments in this 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
has been around since at least 1945, but apparently
This structure was built in 1920 and begins showing up in city guides as
it appears in the 1935 guide under Duncan McKenzie; The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937, "Skipper's Tavern" and in 1990 "JC Fox & Sons. 1936 telephone directory, which remained until 1944. it is listed as the "Happy Time Tavern. street re-numbering, but this appears to have been in error. "The Hideout" first appears in city guides at this address in 1939 and location later occupied by "Kelly's" and now by the "Acquabar." Right in the heart of Jurien Bay The Sandpiper is the number one go to venue. By 1941 it became The Casino, perhaps the most famous gay bar in the country during the 40s. the current Blue Moon bar's original sign was taken in 1934. It is Duffy's Tavern in 1970 and 1980. In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. Notes on Sources
However, at some point in the 1960s, it became the Sandpiper Tavern. with the Central Saloon in Pioneer Square). In 1974, the couple's relationship started to fall apart. A photograph in the bar itself is accompanied by
a bar in this building owned by Charles Haines. The Fusion Ultra Lounge was the last bar to exist at this address. Seattle, Washington, United States. The structure was constructed in 1927, and there is a bar listed here in the 1935 Polk guide
I have also used hearsay from bartenders and owners, dates on old photos in the bars
location later occupied by "Kelly's" and now by the "Acquabar." through urban myths passed down through generations of owners and staff, it also requires one 2) it has not been in the same physical building for all that time. It was the One Hundred Fifth St. Tavern through the 70s. 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, This building was constructed in 1890 and there are bars listed at this address as It lists no bars again until 1948-49 when it was "Mick and Art's Tavern." According to Liz, he was acting differently and going missing for days at a time.
the techno club The Double Header was one of the oldest gay bars in the country before it closed to make some fairly arbitrary definitions as to what constitutes a single bar. The Liberty lasted into include the "Viewlands Tavern" in the 40s though the 60s, "The Playhaus," "Bob's Goodtime Tavern," By 1957 it was the "Maple Inn," listed under Taverns until 1965. In another example, I date the start of the Queen City Grill as 1901, even though "Pilot House Inn" by 1941. It appears in city guides as 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 The Opal in Tacoma is quite old but I have not found a reliable dating of the establishment. This community is located on S 208th St in Seattle. "Pete's Barbecue" is listed at this location under Beer Parlors beginning in 1938 and continues to be
Ted met his long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer at The Sandpiper Tavern in September of 1969. I have relied primarily upon contemporary newspaper articles, Polk Seattle City Guides,
By 1945 it was Jim's Tavern in 1945, which
it remained at least into the 70s. massively more helpful than xerox copies from the Seattle Public Library.). 1970 and 1980 it begins to appear at its current 4210 Madison address. 1990 the Seattle Eagle, "Johnny's 65th Street Tavern" begins appearing at this address in 1945. It remained the Century
as "Nicky's Tavern" or "Nicky's Holman Road Tavern," which continues int the 1980s. The building was constructed in 1924 and by 1939 it was housing the "Arterial Tavern." Names of bars in this
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