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The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.

Springfield, Missouri. 1911. Laying street-car tracks.

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Thinking about Saint Patrick's Day, Derbys & canes has made me think about being in the famous Rosso's Walking Cane Club in Omaha, NE a few times. The building was from the late 1800's - early 1900's, built as an opera house with a big stage & all. By the time this pic was taken in 1939 it was a burlesque house with several shows a wk. The neon marguee has changed to a top hat & swirling cane, but the last time I was in town the now Walking Cane Tavern was still open.

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Just a few blocks away was the Dreamland Ballroom (upstairs), & Tuxedo Pool & Billiard Hall. Only the top players from around the country were allowed in Tuxedos.

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And the poolhalls, the hustlers, and the losers
Used to watch 'em through the glass -- Main Street - by Bob Seger
 

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