Nickel Joint Tavern
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- 501 Blair Street -
At one point in the early 20th century, Frogtown had more than four dozen small grocery stores, fruit and meat markets, and confectioneries. Many of these businesses were owned and operated by immigrants, including Dietsch's Hall, Willard's, and the Nickel Joint.
Photographer: St. Paul Dispatch & Pioneer Press
Date: November 16, 1957
Image courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society
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The Nickel Joint
The Nickel Joint, 501 W. Blair Ave., is not only a traditional Frogtown working-class bar with meat raffles, a jukebox and a "Cheers" vibe, it has been home to the Baseball Old Timers Hot Stove League since January 1939. The original group…