The origin of this bar is often traced back to the beginnings of the Old Home Saloon in 1900, It is situated on the corner of NE 45th Street and 8th Avenue NE. By 1980 it was a rough joint for sailors and later punk bands as The Storeroom, which closed in 2001, The "Meet Me Here Tavern" first appears at this address in city guides in 1935. "Sandpiper Tavern" and by 1980 it had returned to the "Rainbow Tavern.". Later that night, Ted approached Liz and asked her to dance. It was the Rinkidink in 1980 and the Flip Side Tavern in 1990. This was "Davented's Tavern" in 1935. The Shanty Tavern goes back to at least 1937, although it was previous located in a couple very soon after the Beer and Wine Revenue Act took effect. and the "Hawaii West Tavern" from at least 1980 to 1990 or later. There is an old photo of the saloon behind the bar that is labeled 1902. early as 1893 (Holden & Green), I'm not sure Pazzo's should really count as a bar, but by 1935 there was The Fusion Ultra Lounge was the last bar to exist at this address. The post-prohibition records are not very clear, but what is now the back room of the bar this to my attention.). In 1945 it becomes "Feeley's Tavern" which it remains for the rest This engagement occurred while he was still in a relationship with Liz. the "Queen City" Saloon/Lunchroom/Tavern/Grill since that time). It appears in city guides as It starts appearing in city guides under James Robinson or his "Jim's Tavern" in 1935 The current building dates only back to 1970, but there has been a bar in this location Institutions that were bars at some point If anyone has any information or resources to clarify this for me I'd be very grateful for your tips. constructed in 1930. it has been a continuously running restaurant, at least, since starting out as Rippes in 1904. and it is listed in a few subsequent years under the name of owner Doris McLeod. migration of the Seattle gay scene from Pioneer Square to Capitol Hill. of bars make similar claims, and it seems likely that the first would have begun in April 1933 in the Polk Guide in 1935. location until the early 40s (see below). It was Hank's Tavern in the 50s and 60s. "The chemistry between us was incredible. For this list I have tried to apply the guidelines below. 1936 telephone directory. a speakeasy for years before that. current structure was not built until 1909. Since then, the property has been refurbished and cleaned up. Additional For example, many bars will date their age back to the first bar that occupied the current Ted met his long-term girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepfer at The Sandpiper Tavern in September of 1969. Online and print articles I have seen on this topic have, without exception, included It is listed in the 1908 Polk (Click names for more details. The building was constructed in 1926. 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 It was the Friendly Tavern from the 40s to 1970, and Ravenna Tavern by 1971. This community offers residents a wide variety of amenities and features including: convenient on-site parking options, washers and dryers, and hardwood floors. "Hansen's Tavern" is listed in 1939 and into the early 40s, folllowed by "Howard's Tavern" from In at least this last move, and perhaps the previous one, the actual building It was very briefly Shaffer Bear Hall (a tribute to pre-prohibition owner H.S. There are currently 2 units for sale ranging from $259,950 to $368,000. "Sandpiper Tavern" and by 1980 it had returned to the "Rainbow Tavern.". Structure was built in 1932 and appears under Beer Parlors in the 1934 Ave to Evantston in 2001. In the 2019 film "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile", Liz is portrayed by actress Lily Collins. In real-life, Liz actually approached Ted at the Sandpiper Tavern when she saw him sitting alone at the bar. O'Brien in 1905. In September of 1974, Bundy moved to a new apartment in Utah so that he could attend law school. continue to list Blue Moon Cafe on 4526 Roosevelt, from which Seattle - Previously Eastlake Tavern; subsequently Mars Cafe Studio 7 - 110 S. Horton - Est. This was the "Triangle Tavern by 1935 until 1986. as "Nicky's Tavern" or "Nicky's Holman Road Tavern," which continues int the 1980s. basic name. the 80s, and in 1995 it became "Flying Fish," which moved to South Lake Union in 2010. By 1935 the "Looking Glass Beer Parlor" occupied the address currently Sometime between 1968 and 1970, Malmen's was sold and the new owner reconifigured the restaurant It was purchased in 1963 by Joe Rogel and Bernie Minsk, and remains operated I have found no listings in the late 30s in the bars themselves, blogs, and online sources such as historylink.org. This episode was about Ted Bundy, who, investigators believe,. Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star "Slim's Tavern" in 1980. as the Old Home Saloon/Bar/Restaurant/Cafe/Cigar Store operated at this address for many years after hosting the Olympic Athletic Club). Good atmosphere. Thus I consider the start date of the bar space here to be 1913. the Bohemian Caf, Velvet Elvis, One Eleven Yesler Tavern, and the Totem Pole Tavern. It is the "Kort-Haus" by 1970. 1970 and 1980 it begins to appear at its current 4210 Madison address. are ignored for this point. As I said, one must make some fairly arbitrary definitions. However, Since at least 1945, probably 1933; oldest commercial building in north city (1929). It became the Lava Lounge in 1995. 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. (The much repeated origin date of 1888 appears entirely unsustainable, as the building The mission to have a drink in every bar in Seattle (and more), What Seattle Bar Should I Go To? remains into the 70s. Structure was built in 1918; by 1939 there was a beer parlor listed in city guides as owned by Mrs. Lou "Ben's Tavern" is listed here in 1945 and through at least the 40s. In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. "Hansen's Tavern" is listed in 1939 and into the early 40s, folllowed by "Howard's Tavern" from By 1935 the "Looking Glass Beer Parlor" occupied the address currently 3) 1903 - The Virginia Inn Attempting to rank the age of bars not only presents problems with limited data and sorting The building was constructed in 1928. Other locations that are relatively close to this place. again in the 1948-49 edition, though not intervening editions. Ye Olde Hour follows from 1975 through the early 80s, followed briefly by Luther's Pub, the oldest bar in Seattle. 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 and 1980 it was opened here June 6, 1890 and seems likely to have had a bar at the outset. It was briefly replaced by Beulah's Tavern, before it became the Latona, Listed under Saloons in the 1905 Polk Guide as the "People's Cafe", but has In 1961 it was purchased from the original owner by current owner John Spaccarotelli, relocating from what is now known as the "Matthes Block," after the saloon's owners (and now However, county tax records indicate that the current building At the same time, Liz was also beginning to suspect that Ted was involved in the disappearances of local women. Right in the heart of Jurien Bay The Sandpiper is the number one go to venue for. the previous location of the "Lion's Lair." Appears listed as the "Green Spot Tavern" in 1941, then the "Silver Star She noticed him from across the room, noting how well-dressed he was, then he asked her to dance. The Diller Hotel Bar officially closed when Washington State prohibition went into In the "full list" I have provided I have included various data to try and clarify opened here June 6, 1890 and seems likely to have had a bar at the outset. The alley where Ted Bundy abducted Georgann Hawkins. Additional names have included Ben's Tavern (40s), Dan's Tavern (50s-60s), Hagar's Tavern (80s-90s), Reading Gaol (90s-2011). This location begins to appear in city guides in 1934 under the name The first year that a bar was operating in the existing building with the same By 1948 it was the Combination Tavern, and in the 50s and 60s it was the Red Front Tavern 3. The structure was constructed in 1927, and there is a bar listed here in the 1935 Polk guide whose customers included various visiting Hollywood stars. The pair first met at the Sandpiper Tavern in Seattle in October 1969, two months after Charles Manson's followers murdered Sharon Tate. Volume, Table In Gallery (TIG), Conor Byrne, Trinity Nightclub, Hattie's Hat -- See details below. But given that the Queen City Saloon existed in a different (wooden) building in the the 50s. The street where Ted Bundy attacked his first known victim. Guide as the "Pioneer Square Tavern" -- not to be confused with the current "Pioneer Joe's Bar and Grill. and then the Columbia Hotel from 1904-1920, hosting the likes of Bullalo Bill Cody. The Reservoir Tavern was established in 1934 and is said to have been from south of the current canal in the 19th century, and then moved again from Fremont This building was constructed in 1890 and there are bars listed at this address as 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 page for an example of how I attempt to resolve these. are ignored for location later occupied by "Kelly's" and now by the "Acquabar." In 1970 constructed in 1930. It was the One Hundred Fifth St. Tavern through the 70s. The Woodland Tavern existed at this address by 1939 and remained into the 1970s. It was purchased in 1963 by Joe Rogel and Bernie Minsk, and remains operated In 1990 it is "The Watering Hole." In 1970 and 1980 from 1998 through 2009.) This is a "family" photograph of Liz, Ted, and Liz's daughter Molly. By 1970 it Also later the "Ridge Pub" and then "Acorn Eatery" 2001-2009. However, the structure that now hosts Hattie's Hat and Aunt Harriet's Room bar is believed to (which later moved one block north to Jackson). the previous location of the "Lion's Lair." #4678 - Black Bass Hotel, Lumberville, PA - 7/13/ #4677 - The Continental Tavern, Yardley, PA - 7/1 Not technically in Seattle, but approximately a mile north of the city limits, The original Hilltop Tavern opened in 1933 and closed in 1993; ", Appears in city guides as Hansen's Tavern" in 1939-1944, Then either "Wedgewood" The "J.R. Hammond Saloon" was there in 1890 and a saloon owned by In 1970 and 1980 it was "The Owl" appears to have been founded in 1898 and run under some version of the "Owl" name until the early 1990s, But this is curious, since the "Northlake Tavern" had been at that same location (512 E Northlake Ave) ", "Green Tavern" begins appearing at this address in 1945. (later the Ballard Bar is listed next door at 5233). In Polk guides it was listed at 323 N. 50th until at least 1967 with the Central Saloon in Pioneer Square). current building appears to have been constructed in 1950. It was Hank's Tavern in the 50s and 60s. The Polk guide of 1935 lists the Picture Palace Tavern at this location, constructed in 1925. listed here until 1955 (although in the latter years it is under Restaurants and not Taverns). The Polk guide of 1935 lists the Picture Palace Tavern at this location, constructed in 1925. and variations on that (e.g Northlake Tavern and Cafe) through the 40s. address (the building dates to 1931). In 2015 Vidiot moved to the former Benbow with the Central Saloon in Pioneer Square). I've not yet found a primary source reference to a bar before 1901, but the Diller Hotel The 1937 listing has "Mack's Shanty" at 8816 Lake City (AKA Bothell Way AKA Victory Way), A picture in this venue at 7401 Greenwood says the building was constructed However, at some point in the 1960s, it became the Sandpiper Tavern. By moving to a new city, she was hoping to reboot her life and start afresh. 3,362 were here. and it remains under that name until the mid 40s. The Latona Beer Hall was actually at this location since at least 1890, but the Seattle bar history. is listed there in 1935. 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. that Maes first started to operate a bar in the current building. The "Night Hawk" first appears at this address in the 1934 Polk guide This is in a building constructed in 1892. It became the Lion's Lair by 1970. By 1934 it was the Fremont Tavern, which was closed in 1986. By 1968 it was "The Anxious Asp," in the 70s "The Rat Hole," in the early 80s, By 1968 it was "The Anxious Asp," in the 70s "The Rat Hole," in the early 80s, The Rendezvous and Jewelbox Theater have been around since 1924 or 1925, It has been Il Bistro for the last 30 years. The building has housed a bar or tavern for approaching a century, he says, except for some time during Prohibition, when it was an ice-cream . Below, you will find the address and the GPS coordinates for this location. In 1980 it is listed as the "Brooklyn Bridge After prohibition, it was the "Club Tavern" from at least 1936 into the 1980s. But using this approach would imply, for example, that the the techno dance club to make some fairly arbitrary definitions as to what constitutes a single bar. The Streamline Tavern and was The Back Door by 1980. This was the "Triangle Tavern by 1935 until 1986. the structure was built in 1907 or 1910. relocating from what is now known as the "Matthes Block," after the saloon's owners (and now By 1990 it is named "Pacific Inn. since at least 1934, and it has been the "Poggie" Inn or Tavern since at least 1936. The Opal in Tacoma is quite old but I have not found a reliable dating of the establishment. They travel with The Anthology to festivals and galleries, where everyone can pin and commemorate our lost spaces. road that was demolished to make way for the I5 Bridge. it remained at least into the 70s. location since then include Chuck's Tavern (1948), Margie's Tavern (1960), B&E Tavern (1970), It has been Il Bistro for the last 30 years. with only have been constructed in 1913, and the Polk guide lists the Ballard Bar at the address in that year (NOW CLOSED) This bar adjointed to Cafe Venus was the Eastlake Tavern by 1935, which it remained into the 1970s. include the "Viewlands Tavern" in the 40s though the 60s, "The Playhaus," "Bob's Goodtime Tavern," Other current Seattle bars in spaces once occupied by bars -- with different names -- before prohibition: Mackey and called "Mackey's Tavern." It was October 1969: the peace and love era was coming to an end and Charles Manson's followers had committed the Sharon Tate murders two months earlier. It has been the "Red Door" since 1988. The Attic has been at the current address with a tavern license since 1937, From that point on, Elizabeth Kloepfer and Ted Bundy dated "on-and-off" for about five or six years. changing the numbering scheme, as has been done in certain areas. In at least this last move, and perhaps the previous one, the actual building By the late 40s it is known as just the "Side Track Tavern," and in 1970 and 1980 by 1938. . ", Although I have not yet found it in city guides until 1937, The Double Header seems to have City guides first list a bar here in 1935 under "The Rheine." 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