Worked there 1969-1970

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Description

I was a 'houseman' there from 1969 to 1970. Our job was to set up tables, chairs and the dance floor in the main ballroom, we also set up the smaller conference rooms. One time, Edger G. Robinson attended a meeting in one of the smaller conference rooms. After they left we had to remove the tables and chairs and I saw he's name on a placard. (I wish now I had taken it). The main ballroom could be extended by removing the panels on either side. It was a massive ball room when those panels were hidden away. I met many nice people while working there. In the basement to the right of the escalator was a bar called the "Grog shop' which was typical of so-called hip bars and nightclubs of that time. The waitress worn sheer stockings and short bottoms, think of a Playboy bunny outfit.
One last note, my dear departed beloved brother (Gary) was the manager of the ballrooms for part of the time I worked there.

Date

August 6, 1969

Contributor

Rich L.

Format

Digital Story