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- Nov 1, 2008 1:32 AM Metro Times writeup
- Oct 6, 2008 2:23 AM Movie filmed at The Stone House!!!
- Sep 25, 2008 10:37 PM Article in Motorcycle Classics magazine about The Stonehouse!!!
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In The 1930's Anthony Bernard Grobbel owned and operated the "Sportsmen's Rendezvous Bar" at 19803 Ralston Ave, in Detroit.
It was located one block south of the State Fair Ave. entrance to the Michigan State Fairgrounds. This building is the original farmhouse from when the surrounding area (including the State Fairgrounds) was still farmland.
During the Prohibition Era, the old farmhouse became a hangout for "rumrunners" when it served as a speak easy and a brothel for Detroit's notorious Purple Gang.
When Anthony purchased it sometime shortly after the repeal of Prohibition on May 11, 1933, he moved his family into the upstairs living quarters and began selling legal beer and wine at the bar.
Whenever he was in town, one of Anthony's regular patrons was Emmett Kelly (1898-1979), who is famously remembered for his sad-faced character "Willie" the clown.
After Anthony's death in 1940, his widow sold the place to his former partner, John Faust, who then renamed it "The Stonehouse Bar".
The bar is still in operation today.
This is "Michigan's oldest continuously operating bar".
It was located one block south of the State Fair Ave. entrance to the Michigan State Fairgrounds. This building is the original farmhouse from when the surrounding area (including the State Fairgrounds) was still farmland.
During the Prohibition Era, the old farmhouse became a hangout for "rumrunners" when it served as a speak easy and a brothel for Detroit's notorious Purple Gang.
When Anthony purchased it sometime shortly after the repeal of Prohibition on May 11, 1933, he moved his family into the upstairs living quarters and began selling legal beer and wine at the bar.
Whenever he was in town, one of Anthony's regular patrons was Emmett Kelly (1898-1979), who is famously remembered for his sad-faced character "Willie" the clown.
After Anthony's death in 1940, his widow sold the place to his former partner, John Faust, who then renamed it "The Stonehouse Bar".
The bar is still in operation today.
This is "Michigan's oldest continuously operating bar".
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I wanted everyone to know that Barbie Powell died weds July 29 2009...she had a long tough road with cancer...she will be deepley missed
Hiya!
Thanks so much for the add. I am blessed to have you in my friend circle. If you have been on my page before you may notice some changes. I am now the lead singer of an amazing group called Audio Outlaws.So drop by my site and check it out. I couldn't be more excited about the fit. We are now bookin for 09/10 so call or write your local live music venue and let em know they need some Outlaw Country Audio Outlaw Style!
Be Happy,Be Blessed,Be Loved!
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Nik
I can't wait til your open again!
We came...we partied....we sang happy birthday x five......we left and smiled all the way home! Another great adventure in the 'D' @ The Stone House!
Thank you for 'being'.
Sounds like a party this Sat......see ya there!
HEY STONE HOUSE
THANKS FOR BEING OUR FRIEND. STOP BUY ANYTIME UNITED TOGETHER TO KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE AND “LIVE” HERE IN DETROIT. WELCOME TO OUR FRIEND NETWORK.
THANKS MAN
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Hey Stone House! It's April and warmer! I hope to come back and play for ya again!
Hey r u gonna change the stuff on ur page? Its old (from DEC) We want new stuff!