Clingman’s was a popular music venue on the Glenwood strip between Eugene and Springfield Oregon. Location: 3697 Franklin Blvd. Owned by Otis Clingman, a popular wrestler. Building History Clingman’s (1935-1955) The Emerald Club (1956-1962) Bimbo’s (1965-1966) The Kon Tiki (1966-1969) Roman Forum (1970-1974) Currently the Ace Trading Company (pawn shop) “If Gene Le is still pounding […]
Willamette Park Ballroom (1931-1953)
Ballroom History Willamette Park Ballroom was a very popular music and dancing spot that opened May 23, 1931. The park was located on Pacific Highway / Rt 2 Hwy 99 S just before the railroad overpass in Glenwood (now would be described as just south of the Operating Engineers Training Center at 5001 Franklin Blvd). The Proprietor and […]
Silver Spray Ballroom (1931-1946)
Location: 24 W 7th Downtown Eugene (Willamette) Across the street from the Paramont Skating Rink (25 W 7th). Block away from the Moose Ball Room (15 W 7th). 1936 – Listed as a Semi Modern Dance Hall 1937 Dance Hall listing in the phone book for Townsand Club #1 at 24 7th W. Music History […]
Shady Nook Resort (1930-1941)
Located between Jasper and Fall Creek on Jasper Road (4 miles above Jasper). Dance hall was located near a swimming hole on Fall Creek. Had picnic grounds and play area for the kids with swing set, etc. Kids had a place to play outside while the parents danced. Building History Originally the Shady Nook Resort in the 1930s. Owned by Mr. […]
Max’s Tavern (1932-Present)
Location: 13th Ave, Eugene 1990 – New Max’s Tavern 1990 Article 2014 – Names best bar in the world – Connection with the Simpson’s
Holland (1939-1949)
Location: 3709 Franklin Blvd, Glenwood Around the 1930’s a hall was built on the old highway between Eugene and Springfield which was called “The Midway” and later, “The Holland”. We played dances there one winter. They held wrestling and boxing matches there and finally turn it into a skating rink, then into a grocery store. […]
Embers Club (1930s-Present)
Location: 1811 Hwy 99 North, Eugene One of the oldest music venues in Eugene! Music History 1978 – Real McCoys
Elks Club (1912-1958)
Building History Located on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street (later 76 West 7th Avenue, until c.1945) 86 West 7th Avenue (formerly 76 West 7th Avenue), on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street. Dec. 1958 – Fire burnt down the building Music History
W.O.W. Hall
WOW Hall (1924-Present) W.O.W. is an abbreviation for “Woodmen of the World” Location: 291 W 8th (NE corner of 8th & Lincoln), Eugene, Oregon Building History The corner of 8th and Lincoln has been a community gathering place since the days of city founder Eugene Skinner. The first building erected on the site was a small […]
Winter Garden Dance Hall (1924-1946)
Location: 211/209/201 W 8th St (Charnelton) Eugene The Winter Garden was a popular dance hall / ballroom in the heart of Downtown Eugene for over 20 years. The venue was advertised as, “Eugene’s finest, largest Ballroom with 10,000 sq ft of Eastern Maple Flooring – Smooth as Glass”. It was just four doors down from the […]
Taylor’s
Taylor’s (1922-Present) Originally, Taylor’s was started by Fred and Hersch Taylor (son). Location: 13th St, near University of Oregon Music History Taylor’s is best known for it’s tradition of a friendly atmosphere and great live music. Regular appearances by Curtis Salgado in the 1970’s. Blues Traveler in the 80’s and Widespread Panic in the 90’s all highlight […]
Swimmers’ Delight (1926-1949)
Swimmers’ Delight was a popular music venue, but also well known for it’s swimming hole, baseball field, and rodeos. Location: SW of Goshen Description: Open air pavilion. Opened May 1926 Original Owners: Gainey and Hattie Jacoby My first job was for the opening of Swimmers’ Delight, a new picnic resort three miles south west of Goshen on […]
Old Mill (1920s)
The Old Mill 1928 The Royal Collegians
Midway Dance Pavilion (1927-1939)
Location: 3709 Franklin Blvd, Glenwood Building History Built in 1927 Around the 1930’s a hall was built on the old highway between Eugene and Springfield which was called “The Midway” and later “The Holland”. We played dances there one winter. They held wrestling and boxing matches there and finally turn it into a skating rink, then […]
McDonald Theater (1925-Present)
Location: 1010 Willamette St, Downtown Eugene The McDonald Theatre opened May 7, 1925 and served as a community theatre for both stage and screen performances. After the explosion of motion pictures, the theatre was converted into a movie house and operated as such until 2000. According to an article in the Daily Emerald, the theater was originally named […]
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