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The '''Club Moderne''' is a bar in [[Anaconda, Montana]], United States, in the [[Streamline Moderne]] style. It was designed by architect [[Fred F. Willson]] and built by Frank Wullus in 1937 for John Francisco. The facade was clad in [[Vitreous marble|Carrara glass]]. The interior was similarly custom-designed and remained in a high state of preservation, with appropriate renovations in 1948.<ref name=habs1>{{cite web|last=Hawley|first=Monica E.|title=Anaconda Historic District, Club Moderne, 801 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT|url=http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/mt0104/|work=Historic American Buildings Survey|publisher=Library of Congress|accessdate=20 October 2013}}</ref> Chosen as "America's Favorite Historic Bar" in 2016 in a contest sponsored by the [[National Trust for Historic Preservation]] , beating out another notable Montana venue, the [[Sip 'n Dip Lounge]],<ref name="Moderne">{{cite web|last1=Emeigh|first1=John|title=Club Moderne bar in Anaconda destroyed in a fire|url=http://www.kxlh.com/story/33313117/club-moderne-bar-in-anaconda-destroyed-in-a-fire|website=KXLH|accessdate=24 October 2016|date=October 4, 2016}}</ref> |
The '''Club Moderne''' is a bar in [[Anaconda, Montana]], United States, in the [[Streamline Moderne]] style. It was designed by architect [[Fred F. Willson]] and built by Frank Wullus in 1937 for John Francisco. The facade was clad in [[Vitreous marble|Carrara glass]]. The interior was similarly custom-designed and remained in a high state of preservation, with appropriate renovations in 1948.<ref name=habs1>{{cite web|last=Hawley|first=Monica E.|title=Anaconda Historic District, Club Moderne, 801 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT|url=http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/mt0104/|work=Historic American Buildings Survey|publisher=Library of Congress|accessdate=20 October 2013}}</ref> Chosen as "America's Favorite Historic Bar" in 2016 in a contest sponsored by the [[National Trust for Historic Preservation]] , beating out another notable Montana venue, the [[Sip 'n Dip Lounge]],<ref name="Moderne">{{cite web|last1=Emeigh|first1=John|title=Club Moderne bar in Anaconda destroyed in a fire|url=http://www.kxlh.com/story/33313117/club-moderne-bar-in-anaconda-destroyed-in-a-fire|website=KXLH|accessdate=24 October 2016|date=October 4, 2016}}</ref> |
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The building was heavily damaged by fire on the evening of October 3, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mtstandard.com/business/club-moderne-where-everyone-knew-your-name/article_62c4002f-b67f-57e2-8efc-9faed6fe6b2c.html|title=Club Moderne: 'Where everyone knew your name'|first=Annie Pentilla|last=anne.pentilla@mtstandard.com|publisher=|accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref> The current owner, who owned the bar since 1997,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://savingplaces.org/connected/updates/club-moderne-our-2016-historic-bar-madness-winner-damaged-by-fire#.WA5eLTLMyHp|title=Club Moderne, Our 2016 Big Tap Tournament Winner, Damaged by Fire - Connect with @SavingPlaces - National Trust for Historic Preservation|publisher=|accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref> expressed an intent to rebuild.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kulr8.com/story/33411449/owner-of-club-moderne-plans-to-rebuild?cid=facebook_KULR8_News|title=Owner of Club Moderne plans to rebuild|publisher=|accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref> |
The building was heavily damaged by fire on the evening of October 3, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mtstandard.com/business/club-moderne-where-everyone-knew-your-name/article_62c4002f-b67f-57e2-8efc-9faed6fe6b2c.html|title=Club Moderne: 'Where everyone knew your name'|first=Annie Pentilla|last=anne.pentilla@mtstandard.com|publisher=|accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref> The current owner, who owned the bar since 1997,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://savingplaces.org/connected/updates/club-moderne-our-2016-historic-bar-madness-winner-damaged-by-fire#.WA5eLTLMyHp|title=Club Moderne, Our 2016 Big Tap Tournament Winner, Damaged by Fire - Connect with @SavingPlaces - National Trust for Historic Preservation|publisher=|accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref> expressed an intent to rebuild.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kulr8.com/story/33411449/owner-of-club-moderne-plans-to-rebuild?cid=facebook_KULR8_News|title=Owner of Club Moderne plans to rebuild|publisher=|accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref> |
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The world's greatest bar reopened to much fanfare and delight on April 28th 2017. Although forever changed, it remains near and dear to all of those who continue to walk through it's hallowed doors. |
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| Location | Anaconda, Montana |
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| Coordinates | 46°7′40″N 112°56′38″W / 46.12778°N 112.94389°W |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Fred Willson; Frank Wullus |
| Architectural style | Moderne, Other |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001498 |
| Added to NRHP | August 14, 1986[1] |
The Club Moderne is a bar in Anaconda, Montana, United States, in the Streamline Moderne style. It was designed by architect Fred F. Willson and built by Frank Wullus in 1937 for John Francisco. The facade was clad in Carrara glass. The interior was similarly custom-designed and remained in a high state of preservation, with appropriate renovations in 1948.[2] Chosen as "America's Favorite Historic Bar" in 2016 in a contest sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation , beating out another notable Montana venue, the Sip 'n Dip Lounge,[3] The building was heavily damaged by fire on the evening of October 3, 2016.[4] The current owner, who owned the bar since 1997,[5] expressed an intent to rebuild.[6]
The world's greatest bar reopened to much fanfare and delight on April 28th 2017. Although forever changed, it remains near and dear to all of those who continue to walk through it's hallowed doors.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ Hawley, Monica E. "Anaconda Historic District, Club Moderne, 801 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT". Historic American Buildings Survey. Library of Congress. Retrieved 20 October 2013.
- ^ Emeigh, John (October 4, 2016). "Club Moderne bar in Anaconda destroyed in a fire". KXLH. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
- ^ anne.pentilla@mtstandard.com, Annie Pentilla. "Club Moderne: 'Where everyone knew your name'". Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Club Moderne, Our 2016 Big Tap Tournament Winner, Damaged by Fire - Connect with @SavingPlaces - National Trust for Historic Preservation". Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ^ "Owner of Club Moderne plans to rebuild". Retrieved 3 November 2016.
External links
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. MT-53-A, "Anaconda Historic District, Club Moderne, 801 East Park Avenue, Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, MT", 5 photos, 1 color transparency, 2 data pages, 2 photo caption pages
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- Commercial buildings completed in 1937
- Buildings and structures in Deer Lodge County, Montana
- Drinking establishments in Montana
- Drinking establishments on the National Register of Historic Places in Montana
- Historic American Buildings Survey in Montana
- Streamline Moderne architecture in Montana
- Taverns in Montana
- National Register of Historic Places in Deer Lodge County, Montana
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