Pal's Shanty Tavern

Pal's Shanty Tavern refers to a pair of dive bars in Portland, Oregon.

Exterior of the original bar in 2014, after closing because of arson

Northeast Portland

The original bar opened in northeast Portland's Hollywood District in the 1960s.[1] It "had a small-town vibe, with wood-paneled walls, neon beer signs and a cast of friendly regulars", operating in a building which had screened silent films as Elite Theatre from 1914 to 1921.[2][3] The building was designed by Roberts and Roberts, and was also later known as Rose City Park and the Rose City.[4]

The bar's menu included soft-shell clams, Parmesan garlic bread, and beer.[5] It closed in 2013, due to arson, and was replaced by a Hot Lips Pizza.[1][2] Two men were arrested for starting the fire,[6] one of whom was an employee.[7][8] The bar was owned by Cliff and Martha Hanson, and later their children Jim and Sharon.[9] It is included in Laura O. Foster's 2016 book Walking with Ramona: Exploring Beverly Cleary's Portland.[10]

Southwest Portland

A second bar opened in southwest Portland in 1993, with former Belinda's chef Ross Pullen.[2]

References
  1. "Landmark Pal's Shanty will not reopen after fire". KGW.
  2. Butler, Grant (January 17, 2017). "More tasty memories: 84 closed Portland restaurants we wish were still around". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  3. "NRHP form". npgallery.nps.gov. 1999. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
  4. Lacher, Gary; Stone, Steve (June 15, 2009). "Theatres of Portland". Arcadia Publishing – via Google Books.
  5. Butler, Grant (April 4, 2018). "28 long-gone Portland bars we wish were still around". The Oregonian.
  6. Redden, Jim (December 19, 2013). "Two arrested for Pal's Shanty fire". Portland Tribune. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  7. Bernstein, Maxine (January 18, 2014). "Suspect in Northeast Portland tavern arson was found walking in street with burns, firefighters said". The Oregonian.
  8. "Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Setting Fire to Landmark Portland Restaurant". www.justice.gov. June 24, 2015.
  9. "Martha Hanson Obituary (2012)". The Oregonian.
  10. Foster, Laura O. (May 31, 2016). "Walking with Ramona: Exploring Beverly Cleary's Portland". Microcosm Publishing – via Google Books.

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