From the 1960 Survey, a photographic tour of downtown undertaken by the Strib, a look at the bygone bars of Hennepin. This block doesn't exist in any form anymore - the entire area around Bridge Square was knocked down. It's the north side of the street, a few blocks from the river. Regular meals at all hours! Take that, you cheap cafes that offered irregular meals within limited time frames:
Close-ups. I love the Hub:
The window sign says "Gluek's Stite," which meant something to beer enthusiasts of the day. Less so now, even though Gluek's can still be bought, and the home office / restaurant is still a popular spot in the Warehouse District.
Nice sign for Hans' Restaurant; wonder if that's a little chef hanging out by the clock. The next detail isn't taken from the main shot above, but shows the floor above the Army-Navy Surplus store:
Ghostly soldiers standing guard. Stop in for all your uniform needs! The block was regarded as "blighted" by the 60s, and wrecking balls smashed every brick. We were repaid with empty lots, parking ramps, buildings set off from the street with no connection to the local fabric. Not the least of the sins: the Columbia Restaurant was forced to shut its doors.. WE NEVER CLOSE, said the sign. Until they did.
