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| The 'Saloon Building' at the southeast corner of Clark and Lake Streets in Chicago. |
The "Saloon Building" was a three-story brick building erected in 1836 by Capt. J.B.F. Russell and George W. Doan at the Southeast corner of Clark and Lake streets. It was named after the French word salon, meaning ‘small reception hall’ or ‘meeting hall,’ not a ‘drinking establishment.’
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| The 'Saloon Building' at the southeast corner of Clark and Lake Streets in Chicago. |
The Saloon building was the largest hall west of Buffalo, New York, devoted to public meetings and political ceremonies. This was where Chicago received its city charter in 1837 and the building served as Chicago's City Hall and Municipal Court until 1842.
Note: During this time period, the word 'grocery' meant a saloon, tavern or pub.
Compiled by Neil Gale, Ph.D.
The changing meaning of the words and the history of the Clark and Lake location were very interesting, TY for sharing!
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