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Holland (1939-1949)

Categories: 1930s, 1940s, Glenwood, Venue

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. Source: Vera McAdams Manuscript, LCHM

Building History

Feb 17, 1927  Midway Dance Pavilion

1927 – 1939  The Midway Ballroom

1941 – 1948 The Holland (nightclub)

“Formerly quite a favorite with Oregon dancers (in the days when gas did not come in eyedroppers). Now gathering place of a “bunch of the boys” on week nights when they should be doing something more constructive. Springfield bus passes right in front. City ordinance lets taxis come within two blocks.” -Source: The Ore-nter, 1944-1945

June 27, 1949 – Holland Market

May 21, 1954 – New Holland Market

Currently a Tire Warehouse – Big B Tire Store

Register Guard Ads and Articles

1941 – Manager L. D. Erickson / S.D Erickson

Jan 31 1941 – Manager L.D. Erickson expressed regret that scores of people were turned away from the dinner and dancing resort last Saturday night for lack of reservations. Although the Holland has a table capacity for nearly 500, crowds attending were to great to accommodate. Reservations phone 1592 or 4080.

Aug 28 1941 – The Holland to Open Aug 28th. Fine dining and dancing resort midway between Eugene and Springfield on the Pacific Hwy. Many new improvements have been incorporated at the Holland for the convenience of its patrons L.D. Erickson – Manager

1942 –  Manager S.D. Erickson states, “Extensively remodeled with a big new maple hardwood dance floor, new air conditioning system, new loud speaking system which enables dance patrons to hear the dance music from any point on the spacious floor. New beautiful drapes and richly carpeted floors top of the interior decorations which have made the Holland one of the best rated night clubs in the Pacific Northwest.” (Source: Eugene Register-Guard)  Regular Admission 75 cents, including tax  Except Saturday

1946 Ads describe the Holland as, “Eugene’s Gayest Nite Spot”

1948 Ads describe the Holland as, “Eugene’s Leading Spot for Floor Shows and Entertainment”

Dec 17, 1948 Ad states, “New policy –  no cover charge or admission”

June 27, 1949 Holland Market will open this Saturday… which emerged from the re-modeled night club, will officially open this Saturday. Owner Verne Minkler said… (the Holland Market had a big windmill always spinning…was it there when it was the Holland nightclub??)

May 21, 1954 – New Holland Market Opens 3709 Franklin Blvd  (last ad for market is March 1967)…building has not been in use the past year… L.D. Erickson, local contractor  and John Sameluk partners in the market.  (LD Erickson owned the Holland)

Music History

1939 to 1953 – the Billy Hamilton Orchestra appeared to be the “House Band” for many years.

1939 to 1944 – William El Cota with Beatrice, Francine Rogers, and Billy Hamilton’s Orchestra

Dec 22, 1939 Carl Rooen’s Band

Mar 2 1940 – Carl Rooen’s dance band

Dec 1 1940 Art Holman’s Band

Sept 27, 1941 – Vern Minkler’s 9-piece Orchestra

1941 – Eddie Gipson’s Orchestra

Mar 14, 1941 –  Jack McCarty’s new and improved Orchestra

April 25, 1941 – Tommy Serine and his Orchetra  (from Salem)

1942 – 1946 Art Holman and his Orchestra

April 10, 1942 – The Hollandaires/Vern Minkler’s Orch

1942 – Jan King and his Orchestra  with 14 Men & a Girl

Feb 15, 1942 – Norry Kaldor and his Hollanders featuring Stuart Lay

July 1, 1942 – Ruth Barton –  Sweetheart of Songs

March 11,  1943 – Bruce Patterson:  World’s fastest colored banjo wizard of today plus Thurston Marionettes

Jan 31 1943 – Dick Sherman and Vern Minkler and their newly reorganized Dixieland Band

1944 – Rusty Colman and Elaine Dennis

June 9, 1944– Val Davis’ Orchestra

1945, 1946 and 1948 Herschel Davis and His Orchestra played frequently

Oct 18, 1946 – Bob Willis and his Texas Playboys

Sept 7, 1946 – Chito Izar, Famous Latin American Singer

March 24, 1946 – William El Cota, Eccentric Xylophone Virtuoso

1947-1948 Ivie Anderson (several apperances)

March 27, 1947 – George Nichols, world famous composer

Dec 1947 – Eddie Peabody

March 10, 1948 – Delta Rhythm Boys  (African American group) Return engagement…

June 22, 1948 –  Hoosier Hotshots

Aug 2, 1948 – Will Maston Trio featuring Sammy Davis jr

1948 – Chinese Follies of 1948

Tagged With: Vern Minkler

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