The Hollywood Tavern on the Queensway as it appeared in the late 1950's. I can't say for certain but I suspect it was a somewhat elegant establishment along the lines of the Copacabana, the el Mocambo and even the Cabana Room at the Spadina Hotel.
A supper club where people would go for dinner and dancing as the sign below suggests.
A supper club where people would go for dinner and dancing as the sign below suggests.
The side entrance.
The Queensway looking west w/ The Hollywood to the left.
It received a makeover in the 60's and became more of a bar.
Another angle. We went here in the late 70's when it was a Disco and then later when it was a club with bands. We saw Twitch play here and maybe B.B. Gabor...
It's newest incarnation as the House of Lancaster....
Another angle. We went here in the late 70's when it was a Disco and then later when it was a club with bands. We saw Twitch play here and maybe B.B. Gabor...
It's newest incarnation as the House of Lancaster....
Such a shame that a building that looked so cool, looks so bland now.
ReplyDeleteAnd is a strip club that isn't really very interesting.
ReplyDeleteNo it's not. We used to go there in high school when it was still the Hollywood and we had a big party there after graduation.
ReplyDeleteWhat school did you go to? I went to the Wood after school all the time, and was there every night. I miss it! A place where everyone knew your name.
DeleteYup... KCI had a big pre-grad party there in 1975. I was there.
DeleteTeenage Head would just D-E-S-T-R-O-Y The Hollywood Tavern back in the day!
ReplyDeleteI remember the old Hollywood in it's last incarnation as a strip club with a circular stage in the middle. It definitely, came up a notch as an exclusive strip club when it became the House of Lancaster. One of my favorite strip clubs. Thought it was very interesting, multi-level, a good size, the big walk-down entrance from high to the main stage, sports playing on screens, and convenient parking. Remember CFL players that would come through and massive cool guy Peter Kudrik who was always fun to talk with as security. It really felt big time and with the many memories I know I'm not the only one to miss it.
ReplyDeleteOf course, some of the ladies and feature girls were solid, extremely sexy and top notch.
ReplyDeleteHollywood Strip Bar would have worked also saving money on sign expenses
ReplyDeleteAnyone who posts on a public forum bragging that they went to a strip club is a complete moron. What a douche
ReplyDeleteBack then, strip joints were gentleman's clubs. Classy, even had comedians along with the burlesque shows; the days when nudity was a novelty. Unfortunately they have become something completely different today, sad.
Deleteno one is bragging only commenting
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