Sloppy Joe's Bar is a historic bar and was very popular during World War II. United States servicemen would find a great time there with the food, drink, and camaraderie. This photo was a souvenir that one of these US Air Force members sent home. I don't buying know who they were, but they look to be having a good time!
The advent of Prohibition in the United States spurred its original owner to change the emphasis from food service to liquor service. This led to many American tourists visiting the bar for the nightlife, the gambling, and the alcohol they could not obtain back home. It closed in 1965. The restored bar reopened in 2013 after being closed for 48 years.
The black and white photo is in the original frame. The photo itself is 5" x 7" with the matting and frame making it 7.5" x 9.5" in size. It is in excellent condition since it's been behind glass all these years.
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