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And in modern San Francisco, a man dressed as a woman was nothing exotic.
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Business was down ("People seem content to rent a movie and stay home"), and her rent was being increased from $4,000 to $6,000 a month. On November 27, 1999, the day Finocchio's nightclub was to close at 506 Broadway, owner Eve Finocchio answered the phone as she had for many years: "Forget your troubles and woes and join us at Finocchio's, family-owned since 1936."Īs the premier female impressionist club this side of New York City, Finocchio's, "where all the most beautiful women are men," did, indeed, have a long run, entertaining an estimated 300,000 patrons over its 63 years of existence.Įve, who was in her eighties by 1999, had run the club on her own since her husband Joe died in 1986, but she eventually decided to hang it up.
They appear in his local history book Why Is That Bridge Orange? and other previously published works.
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The end.This is the second in a series of history posts from l ocal historian, author and professor Art Peterson, who's given Hoodline permission to reprint some of his writing about North Beach and nearby neighborhoods. I plan of having a drink or twelve and watching some goofy old movies. The library, which now owns the building, wants to tear it down. The commission is working on saving the theatre. Joseph Country Public Library over the historic Avon Theatre in downtown South Bend. There is a bit of a war going on between the HPC and the St.
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I am fascinated by Idaho History and this has to be one of the best blogs around on the subject.Want something safe and fun to do this weekend? May I suggest taking a trip to Guidancetown U.S.A.?.Please don't squeeze the Charmin but feel free to squeeze the Butternut Bread.I am currently an intern/volunteer for the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St, Joseph County here in Northern Indiana. I was in the Idaho History Bee when I was in 4th grade. What Makes The Pie Shops Ticker: I was born and raised in Idaho. It makes me imagine an entire town of elves and cobblers. I had no idea that there was a town in Pennsylvania called Shoemakersville.
Skyking and Freckles! Skyking wants to drink away the pain and the large-chested Freckles is alerting someone somewhere that Skyking is holding up the bar. It's a pretty standard chain motel but I am certain that this is one of the places that started my fascination with motels. The rest of the place is not much to look at. I love this sign so much that I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant. I grew up in the Boise area and remember seeing this sign lit up from Interstate 84. This place is permanently etched in my mind. It's still standing and it's still a Motel 6. In the Heart of Downtown's Motel Postcard of The Day The film also explains the benefits of the new man made fibres being used in clothing. The new "RCA Whirlpool Imperial Mark XII Laundry Pair" washing machine is put through its paces during this sponsored 1950's infomercial. The Wonderful World of Wash 'n' Wear - 1958 RCA Washing Machine
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You can see nearly 100 images of Steve's from the Library's fantastic image archive here.
Special thanks to the Tacoma Public Library for the information and some of the text above. The building appears to be empty, but the shell of the sign survives. Sadly, due to years of declining business, Steve's business partner "redistributing" restaurant, and changing tastes, Steve's Gay 90's Restaurant closed its doors in 1977.