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Ted_Straub
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Shuffleboard action at Straub's Bar, most likely in the mid fifties.
Corner bars were like social clubs, everyone knew other and the diversion from daily life was appreciated....
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Thanks for the love DinoMan...the old time bars were great...pool. shuffleboard, darts, cards, betting pools, etc all added to the aura! Not to mention a wide array of drinks and characters......
Hi, crabbykins...thanks for your love of this old time bar scene!!!!
Thank you, walksoftly! I liked the bowling machine, regulation shuffleboard, and old time pinball machines the best!
Hi, Manikin, thanks for the love on this old photo!!!
Hi, filmnet...thanks for your love on this submission.....
Good evening, vetraio50. Your love of this photo is appreciated.
Hello, mrmajestic1...I appreciate your love of this old photo....
sweet fun love the photo Ted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Bellin68...!.... I'mglad to have found these old photos!!!!!
your very welcome Ted on all of your beautiful postings:)
Thank you, Bellin68, your comment is very much appreciated!!!!