Most taverns in area long gone; this 19th century-era bar is still unique.
Most taverns in area long gone; this 19th century-era bar is still unique. Back to the full article.
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my husband owns a neon sign that says “wright place” which was the bar on the corner of weil and wright (930/2 e wright) which became ‘thru the looking glass’ in the late 70’s and was converted to an apartment. we lived upstair in the back. the bar scene was crazy wild back then in 1980 and concerned neighbors banded together when liquor licenses were up for renewal. beggas was a great, conscientious neighbor. some others were just notorious,
What an interesting place! Thanks for the info, Michael Horne!