Piluso’s was a popular night club/Jazz club in downtown Eugene from 1948 through 1956. Ernie Piluso was an interesting local character and boxer.
Location: 157 E. Broadway, Eugene
Building History
For more than 20 years this building was a night club spot with a revolving roster of names and addresses:
- Aug 19, 1948 Ad: Ernie Piluso’s Cafe – Completely remodeled and renovated at 157 E Broadway
- Feb 4, 1952 Ad: Piluso’s – 167 E Broadway
- Feb 24, 1955 Ad: Piluso’s Night Club 157 E Broadway, reopens after extensive remodeling
- March 1956 Ad: Sahara Club (Formally Piluso’s)
- Feb 2, 1962 Ad: The Sahara on Broadway (changes of address 159 Broadway)
- July 1962 Ad: The Carriage Trade Restaurant opens (159 E Broadway)
- March 1966 Ad: The Forester (formally the Carriage Trade) – 160 S Park
- 1968-1977 Ron and Maddy’s Caravelle – 160 S Park (last ad Jan 6th 1977)
- Oct 6, 1977 Ad: The Place 160 S Park – Eugene’s Newest Night Spot
- Feb 2, 1978 Ad: The Place – Grand Re-Opening
- March 11, 1978 – Alan Kovak opens the 350-seat club See Billboard article pdf
- Mid 1982 – 1988 was The Lone Star, a country western music venue
- 1987 – Ron’s Place
- 1988 – Central Building Remodeled for Retail in Mid 1988. End of Clubs there.
- 2015 – Variety of stores and restaurants located there
Music History
Feb 4, 1952 – Eastmen Trio at Piluso’s
1966 – Nancy King Trio at the Forester