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A History of Liquor in Jacksonville

A History of Liquor in Jacksonville:  Comprising Saloons, Distilleries, Breweries, Prohibition, and Events of Interest

by Sandra Gilman.....History of the Pacific Northwest, June 1, 1961

    acknowledging assistance of Gilman's husband, Louise Pendleton, Warren Straus, valley residents including major interview with Mr. Oscar Lewis, a Jacksonville bartender during the 1890's 

lists "well known" in Jacksonville:  Table Rock Billiard Saloon, El Dorado Saloon, J.S. Hotel Saloon, Marble Corner, Banquet Saloon, Eagle Brewery and City Brewery

information gathered through Oregon Historical Quarterly and several secondary reference works.

Bibliography includes books, magazines and newspapers

Appendix A lists Eagle Brewery, Railroad Saloon, Bella-Union Saloon, New State Saloon, City Brewery by Veit Shutz, U.S. Hotel and El Dorado Billiard Saloon

Appendix B has photos of Table Rock Billiard Saloon inside and outside, Marble Corner Saloon

Appendix C includes a transcript of interview with Mr. Oscar Lewis, 201 East D Street, Jacksonville, OR, May 27, 1961

insert says "Oral Histories"

Location
979.5285 G54 1961
Source Reference
Accession Number
83.7.47