Institutions that were bars at some point The name changes to "Jack Gengler" in 1942, then the "318 Tavern" in 1948. In Polk guides it was listed at 323 N. 50th until at least 1967 (which retains a bar), you could just as easily choose to define it as relatively new. The building was constructed in 1928. The Pig and Whistle from 1995 to 2012. The Sandpiper Tavern 722 NE 45th Street Seattle Washington WA 98105 United States Directions. "Sandpiper Tavern" and by 1980 it had returned to the "Rainbow Tavern.". In 1990 it is "The Watering Hole." was the "70th Street Tavern and remained that until at least 1990. The latitude and longitude coordinates for the bar are: To view directions on how to get there, you can use the Google Maps shortcut below: The Sandpiper Tavern722 NE 45th StreetSeattleWashingtonWA 98105United States. the Bohemian Caf, Velvet Elvis, One Eleven Yesler Tavern, and the Totem Pole Tavern. a speakeasy for years before that. In the 1941 guide, Mack's Shanty begins appearing at an 8916 address, and then 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 section with a clear indication of that in the name (e.g. as the Old Home Saloon/Bar/Restaurant/Cafe/Cigar Store operated at this address for many years after Originally "Wee Deoch and Doris," which appears in the 1936 city guide, 1973 . I have relied primarily upon newspaper articles, Polk Seattle City Guides, and telephone The bridge where Mallory Beach died in a boating accident. The current building that houses the Red Door was constructed in 1893, moved Bundy and Elizabeth met at a bar called the Sandpiper Tavern in Seattle in October 1969, she writes in her memoir. 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By 1943 it was the "White Stone Tavern" (sometimes listed as "Whitestone"), which For example, Liz told detectives that Bundy dated a coworker from the Mental Health Center for a couple of weeks in 1972. The "East Pike Tavern" appears at this address in city guides beginning in 1945. 1960), and an earlier tavern of the same name in the 512 location dates back to at least 1940 and This location begins to appear in city guides in 1934 under the name the structure was built in 1907 or 1910. Room space in back and the front became Parliament Tavern. and changed to, The current building was constructed in 1940 but the first bar I've found First appears in city guides in 1940; confirmed opening year, This building was constructed in 1926 and by 1939 there is a bar listed under owner Victor Campbell In 1990 it is listed as "Borge's Place. made public, but am happy to answer questions and delighted to receive any new data. section with a clear indication of that in the name (e.g. In the 40s it was LaChateau Caf, and in the 60s and 70s it was the Chamber Tavern. There is an old photo of the saloon behind the bar that is labeled 1902. by 1960 it was Gordy's Tavern, by 1970 The Odyssey, by 1980 Le Chateau, and by It is Duffy's Tavern in 1970 and 1980. Institutions that were bars at some point but I haven't found any in the 40 years after Prohibition. I have found no listings in the late 30s in 1980. However I am not positive that this change is not actually the result of the city the late 40s to 1959, "Zepp's Tavern" starting in 1960 to 1969, and then Leny's in 1970. The current Diller Room bar was opened in 2010 and encompasses the old bar area as well as by 1938. Names of bars in this 07:36 Ted made the first move, asking if he could buy her a beer. owners do plan to re-open. For more information, please read our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "Queen City Tavern" and revamped it in 1987 to the upscale "Queen City Grill" restaurant Her husband was a convicted felon, which she apparently only found out after they married, and after the divorce Kloepfer moved to Seattle for a new life. It is the "Golden West Tavern" from at least 1960 to at least 1970, and is listed sporadically under that name until at least 1970. in 1970. Stage, Table In Gallery (TIG), Conor Byrne, Trinity Nightclub, Hattie's Hat -- See details below. In Polk guides it was listed at 323 N. 50th until at least 1967 In the 1941 guide, Mack's Shanty begins appearing at an 8916 address, and then (I previously wrote that the address change was probably just an artifact of the Broadway Seattle bar history. In the early 80s it was the Sundance Tavern, and opened as the Wild Rose on Jan 1, 1986. In the late 40s, the Liberty Saloon moved here from the 3rd Ave maintaind strictly as a front (and indeed the current owners found a stash of bottles of It became the Old Town Ale House in 1995, and Percy's in 2013. is one owned by Joseph Carroll (bar name unknown) in 1939. However I am not positive that this change is not actually the result of the city of bars make similar claims, and it seems likely that the first would have begun in April 1933 Additional Although Ted frequently stayed with Liz, he continued to live at his apartment in the Rogers rooming house. During the 1980s, the bar was renamed as the Rainbow Tavern. research on the existence of bars in Seattle and Washington state than anyone else -- In 1955 the building was remodeled for Malmen's Fine Foods, under new owners Gus and Pat Malmgren By 1957 it was the "Maple Inn," listed under Taverns until 1965. But county tax records indicate that the current building was built in 1911. originally hosted the Ballard Bar. Square Saloon" up the street. was constructed in. Sometime between 1968 and 1970, Malmen's was sold and the new owner reconifigured the restaurant Sometime between 1940 and 1942 inclusive he moved it to the current location. Square Saloon" up the street. (see, (Previously La Boheme Tavern, then The Bohemian), Begins appearing in city guides in 1934 as Yesler Beer Parlor. Then, during the 1970s, it switched back to the old name. . and changed to, The current building was constructed in 1940 but the first bar I've found The first bar I have found at the address is one owned by Max Hurwitz in 1935. "The Loading Zone," in the later 80s "The Bus Stop," and finally "Changes" in 1989. In response, the city of Seattle requested an emergency suspension of the club's liquor license. was constructed in. It appears to have become the Roanoke sometime between 1970 and 1980. The Fiddler's Inn was constructed in 1934 by. By 1970 it was the Knarr. It is said to have been a speakeasy during prohibition and is linked to However, the structure that now hosts Hattie's Hat and Aunt Harriet's Room bar is believed to In 1980 it is listed as the "Brooklyn Bridge In 1970 it is listed as the "Terminal Tavern" and as "Glaser's Terminal Tavern" a bar in this building owned by Charles Haines. housing The Hurricane in 1949. In the 2019 film "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile", Liz is portrayed by actress Lily Collins. However, Since at least 1945, probably 1933; oldest commercial building in north city (1929). are ignored for ", The current building was constructed in 1921 and the bar I have found at this address whose customers included various visiting Hollywood stars. even though it was not yet owned by or named for Jules Maes. Some bars further outside Seattle: in a different building? It was the "Bright Spot Tavern" from at least 1946 into the 1970s, and was Names of bars in this This was the Swallow Tavern in 1948. J.w. continue to list Blue Moon Cafe on 4526 Roosevelt, from which Experience a new standard at Sandpiper Apartments. honor of the Ballard Bar owner, Percy Sankey. A picture in this venue at 7401 Greenwood says the building was constructed In 1970 and 1980 it was It was subsequently "Yo'Babes," "The First Edition" in the 80s, The Winners Circle in the 90s, and street at some point in the 80s, (NOW CLOSED) The current structure was built in 1928 although Milton "Mel" Roe has 3,372 were here. to 512 in the late 50s (it is listed at 511 in the '58 Polk Guide and at 512 in '59). from south of the current canal in the 19th century, and then moved again from Fremont This rock building on Aurora Ave near 90th was constucted in 1993. not at it's current location. From that point on, Elizabeth Kloepfer and Ted Bundy dated "on-and-off" for about five or six years. This starts appearing in city guides as "Stewart's" in 1935, but is listed as "5th Ave Tavern" new location in 1946, but I haven't seen any confirmation of that. into the 60s. The "Square Deal Tavern" begins appearing at this address in telephone into Hattie's Hat (said to be named after his mother-in-law) and the bar into Aunt Harriet's Room. It is "Mack's Tavern in 1946 This location belongs to the following categories: Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to see future locations. Mel's in 1969. These days, the premises is home to a family-owned craft brewery and taproom called Ladd & Lass Brewing. is listed there in 1935. and it was "Quinn's Tavern" through the late 40s. By 1980 it was the "Brass Door," later the Brass Connection, and lead the Thus I consider the start date of the bar space here to be 1913. the "Belltown Pub" in 2010, This appears as "Kenyon's Side Track Tavern" in 1935. She was a young divorcee with a 3-year-old daughter. It is said to have been a speakeasy during prohibition and is linked to In the "full list" I have provided I have included various data to try and clarify different locations up the road on Lake City Way. It has been Il Bistro for the last 30 years. (I previously wrote that the address change was probably just an artifact of the Broadway I'm not sure Pazzo's should really count as a bar, but by 1935 there was ", This was the "Camel Inn" Tavern from 1945 into the 70s. As a result, Liz's house was kept under constant police surveillance. The Polk guide of 1939 lists a beer parlor at this address owned by Edward Hern. Of course along with the problem of defining a start date, getting accurate It was part of Belltown's historic Film Row, and said to have included a speakeasy Their relationship came under considerable strain in 1974. At the same time, Liz was also beginning to suspect that Ted was involved in the disappearances of local women. opened here June 6, 1890 and seems likely to have had a bar at the outset. "Chet's Log Cabin" 1935-1939, then Chet's appears to move one door down for the 40s, This space on 15th NW housed the Sunset Inn in 1948. It is situated on the corner of NE 45th Street and 8th Avenue NE. There was a tavern here owned by John "Jack" Perry by 1935, and it was named "Jack's Tavern." into the current location of La Carta de Oaxaca. It became the Lava Lounge in 1995. of bars make similar claims, and it seems likely that the first would have begun in April 1933 the Queen City Saloon was in operation by then at this address (and it has remained Barry Rogel has described it as the first post-prohibition tavern in Seattle, though a number The Streamline Tavern for owner Thomas McClanahan. The Diller Hotel Bar officially closed when Washington State prohibition went into The building was constructed in 1928. by 1938. It was Mack's Tavern She was working at Washington University as a secretary at the time. Additional names have included Ben's Tavern (40s), Dan's Tavern (50s-60s), Hagar's Tavern (80s-90s), Reading Gaol (90s-2011). This structure was built in 1920 and begins showing up in city guides as It became the Lava Lounge in 1995. O'Brien in 1905. A photograph in the bar itself is accompanied by 3) 1903 - The Virginia Inn She noticed him from across the room, noting how well-dressed he was, then he asked her to dance. Room space in back and the front became Parliament Tavern. Also later the "Ridge Pub" and then "Acorn Eatery" 2001-2009. Mackey and called "Mackey's Tavern." The first year that a bar was operating in the existing building with the same A beer parlor is listed under the owner's name of Edna M. Conley is listed in the 1939 city guide. Mark Mitchell was born September 29, 1934 to Mike (a longtime Seattle City Councilman) and Margaret Mitchell. Mackey and called "Mackey's Tavern." By 1970 it was Ed Delby's Tavern, Thanks to Loren D. for bringing The 1939 Polk guide lists a beer parlor owned by Mrs. Frances M Hall at this This was the "Triangle Tavern by 1935 until 1986. possibly very shortly after prohibition. This building was constructed in 1929 and the "Midway Tavern" first appears at this address from the the 40s into the 60s, The Score Card Tavern in 1970, and O-Zone in 1980. This was famously the location of the Buckaroo (originally "Little Buckaroo" The first bar I have found listed at this location is the "Put & Take Tavern" in the Right in the heart of Jurien Bay The Sandpiper is the number one go to venue for. but Jules happily reopening under new ownership. Polk guide (owned by Ivan McKinnon, bar name unknown). that Maes first started to operate a bar in the current building. I also note that bars of different names and owners appear to have existed in the opened here June 6, 1890 and seems likely to have had a bar at the outset. The bar was originally called the Rainbow Tavern. 2) 1902 - J&M Cafe It was the One Hundred Fifth St. Tavern through the 70s. This was five years before the killings began. a speakeasy for years before that. In real-life, Liz actually approached Ted at the Sandpiper Tavern when she saw him sitting alone at the bar. In 1970 and 1980 The "U.S. Tavern" appears in the 1943-44 Polk guide at this address, and TNT's Place, Shipwreck Tavern, and Vidiot. "Fifty-Two Thirty One" tavern under the same address. (See my guidelines above; thanks to author and Seattle expert Clark Humphrey for the info.). although it probably did not contain the upper floor at the time. Seattlebars.org . It has also hosted Blu, The War Room, and the Hunter Gatherer Lodge. ", The current building was constructed in 1921 and the bar I have found at this address the late 40s to 1959, "Zepp's Tavern" starting in 1960 to 1969, and then Leny's in 1970. 1) I do not have a clear indication of how long a (liquor) bar has been in operation there; and listed here until 1955 (although in the latter years it is under Restaurants and not Taverns). 2) it has not been in the same physical building for all that time. TNT's Place, Shipwreck Tavern, and Vidiot. By 1970 it it appears in the 1935 guide under Duncan McKenzie; Pipeline Tavern - Seattle Amazing Rhythm Aces Bachman-Turner Overdrive Bighorn Blind Willie Bo Diddley Brownie McGee Cheeseburger Delux Cincinatti Rail EmmyLou Harris Fireball Goldie McJohn Grey Blues Band High Tide The Hot Band Ian Matthews Jean-Luc Ponty Jim Page Jr. Cadillac Marlon Maria Muldauer Michael Bloomfield Mojo Hand Nick Gravenites Band It was the One Hundred Fifth St. Tavern through the 70s. "Fifty-Two Thirty One" tavern under the same address. But county tax records indicate that the current building was built in 1911. current building appears to have been constructed in 1950. from 1998 through 2009.) basic name. If you have any corrections, additions, or other information on Seattle area bars built before 1950, By 1945 it was Jim's Tavern in 1945, which famous gay nightclub on the west coast at the time (now "Heaven" nightclub). migration of the Seattle gay scene from Pioneer Square to Capitol Hill. It starts appearing in city guides under James Robinson or his "Jim's Tavern" in 1935 since at least 1934, and it has been the "Poggie" Inn or Tavern since at least 1936. (constructed in 1932) was moved. The post-prohibition records are not very clear, but what is now the back room of the bar In 1981, Kendall released a memoir entitled The Phantom Prince: . 4) 1910 - The Triangle Pub** the 80s, and in 1995 it became "Flying Fish," which moved to South Lake Union in 2010. 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, Ted Bundy's rooming house in the University District of Seattle. or "Wedgwood" Tavern/Inn/Alehouse ever since 1945, The Caroline itself includes mentions of a start date in 1933, and this. The "Two Bells" first appears in Polk guides in 1941. By moving to a new city, she was hoping to reboot her life and start afresh. 1936 telephone directory, which remained until 1944. By 1948 it is the Greenlake Tavern, which it remains into the 1960s. If anyone has any information or resources to clarify this for me I'd be very grateful for your tips. The current building dates only back to 1970, but there has been a bar in this location expanded it considerably. 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