In the depths of the Depression, Chief of Police Ralph Southard finally had enough information. He entered a flat at 20 N. Washington. Bingo. There was a full-bore illegal speakeasy there, complete with a keg on ice, five quarts of gin, five gallons of wine, and about 40 bottles of beer at various stages of fermentation.My! A rather elegant menu for a blind pig!
The guy running the joint, Werner Mikkola, had also set up tables for the comfort of patrons. Oh, and as the final touch, the article notes: "pretzels were available."
No luck. The police raided the saloon and broke it down. Years later, this onetime blind pig transformed into today's delightful cafe Beezy's. Which does not serve alcohol--however, today the range of nibbles is just a tad better!
