New Jazz City (ca. 1958 – 1969) 1829 E. Pratt Street

The bar that once stood at 1829 E. Pratt Street had a very musical past. It was known as “Moe’s Musical Bar” in the early 1950s,[1] and “Lee’s Musical Bar” in 1955. [2] Ads for “New Jazz City” began to appear in 1958.[3] This became another popular Indian hangout, although slightly removed from “the reservation” proper.[4] A Trustee’s Sale was held on the premises in 1960,[5] and the bar was listed as being closed and for sale in 1969.[6] It has since been razed and a community garden occupies its former site.

1. Display ad 60 -- no title. (1953, Dec 23). The Sun (1837-1993) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/539155565?accountid=34685

2. Classified ad 7 -- no title. (1955, Apr 07). The Sun (1837-1993) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/539998199?accountid=34685

3. See Display ad 65 -- no title. (1958, Oct 01). The Sun (1837-1993) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/533578184?accountid=34685

4. Personal communication with Carl “Mr. Charlie” Locklear, October 4, 2019.

5. Classified ad 18 -- no title. (1960, Sep 21). The Sun (1837-1993) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/542219503?accountid=34685

6. Classified ad 9 -- no title. (1969, Apr 25). The Sun (1837-1993) Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/539179639?accountid=34685