Last call: It's a sad day in Minneapolis — Nye's Polonaise Room ends its 67-year run today. Since Nye's announced the closing in late 2014, there's been no shortage of people going through the landmark for one last polka, cocktail and photo. Actually, a lot of photos. The Nye's farewell tour has been a social media gold mine, culminating in an Instameet last weekend coordinated by @northeastminneapolis and @mncommunity. People at the event captured images from every corner, both inside and out, creating and revisiting memories. Like Instagrammer @lordhamlet73 said: "People make the places." Here are a handful of photos from the Instameet; to see more, search for #bestofnempls_nyes on Instagram.
Jordan Johnson @_jordan_johnson (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Teresa Neuhaus @teresaneuhaus
The fuzzy wallpaper at Nye’s you can’t help but touch. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jessica Berglund @jlbergie5 One last SALUT to the workers and tenants at Nye’s Polonaise. This weekend, I learned quite a bit about the history of Nye’s and the legacy it leaves behind in the NE Minneapolis community. I wish I could go there one last time with my hubby for dinner and one of these Nordeaster Martinis, but the doors will have already closed and demolition begun. (For Sunday Variety In Focus feature) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Credit: David Biljan The amazing Vera! (With Mr Nye looking on) less than 2 weeks and this piece of history is gone forever. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Credit: Teresa Neuhaus The light fixtures at Nye’s. (For Sunday Variety In Focus feature) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
mike_carina @www.carinacreative.com A unique vantage point of Nye’s. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Cat A. Strophoea @go_rubber_chicken_go These two accordians have pride of place; they’re mounted in a special display case above Nye’s Polka Lounge, where y’can dance to Th’ World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band and drink a Nordeast beer (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
James @lordhamlet73 James says: People make the places. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Derek Veigel @eevildee The landmark Nye’s in its closing days, for Sunday Variety InFocus feature. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
