Manuel's Tavern
Manuel's Tavern | |
 Manuel's Tavern (2020) | |
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| Location | 602 North Highland Avenue NE Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Coordinates | 33°46′14.8872″N 84°21′9.828″W / 33.770802000°N 84.35273000°W |
| Built | c. 1922 |
| NRHP reference No. | 100005253 |
| Added to NRHP | May 29, 2020 |
Manuel's Tavern is a historic tavern in the Poncey–Highland district of Atlanta, Georgia. Established by Manuel Maloof in 1956, the location is notable as a meeting place for influential people in the Democratic Party. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
History
Manuel's Tavern was established in 1956 by
The bar is notable as a venue and meeting place for members of the
In the 1980s, two additional locations were opened on Memorial Drive and near Norcross, Georgia, though both locations closed within a short time.[2] In 1984, the tavern hosted a stage production of As You Like It, leading to what would eventually become Shakespeare Tavern, a prominent playhouse and acting group in Atlanta.[6] In 2015, Brian Maloof, son of Manuel Maloof, sold the bar to developers.[1] The bar closed in December of that year for extensive renovations, with the bar reopening in July the next year.[7] In 2017, plans were unveiled by Manuel's grandson for a spin-off eatery in Grant Park, called Manny's Grant Park Pub.[8] On May 29, 2020, the tavern was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[9]
In November 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maloof announced that the tavern was experiencing financial difficulties and could possibly close by the end of the year.[10] Following this, a GoFundMe was set up with a goal of raising $75,000 for the tavern. This goal was met within the first 24 hours, and within several days had raised over $180,000 for the tavern.[11][12]
See also
References
- ^ a b Fuhrmeister, Chris (June 2, 2020). "Manuel's Tavern joins National Register of Historic Places". Atlanta Business Chronicle. American City Business Journals. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ a b Burns, Rebecca (August 5, 2014). "The Museum of Manuel's Tavern". Atlanta. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Caldwell, Carla (March 11, 2015). "Obama promotes 'Student Bill of Rights' plan in speech at Georgia Tech (PHOTOS)". Atlanta Business Chronicle. American City Business Journals. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Monroe, Doug (May 1, 2011). "Manuel Maloof". Atlanta. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- Afar. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- Curbed Atlanta. Vox Media. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- Curbed Atlanta. Vox Media. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Fuhrmeister, Chris (June 2, 2020). "Manuel's Tavern joins National Register of Historic Places". WXIA-TV. Tegna Inc. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ King, Michael; Ford, Hope (December 3, 2020). "Saving Manuel's Tavern: Fundraiser meets goal in under 24 hours". WBNS-TV. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ISSN 0027-8378. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "Community Rallies To Save Beloved Atlanta Tavern". NPR. December 19, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2020.