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 Club Moderne - Anaconda, MT Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 46° 07.646 W 112° 56.580
12T E 349895 N 5110041
One of the very few Art Deco buildings in Anaconda, Club Moderne opened in 1937 to a large and appreciative crowd. It remains, 77 years later, a lively and popular bar and lounge. The club retains its original art deco flavour.
Waymark Code: WMKM65
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2014
Views: 2
Though upgraded with some ugly vinyl siding, the exterior and interior both, for the most part, retain their original appearance in spite of renovations done in 1948. The large sign in front, as well as the neon on the soffit of the entrance canopy, are original. For lovers of beer and the Art Deco movement this club is a must. It is considered one of the premiere Art Deco buildings remaining in the Northwest.
Club Moderne
It was a grand and gala event on October 9, 1937, when John “Skinny” Francisco debuted his luxurious establishment to an eager public. Souvenir roses and etched liquor glasses commemorated the long-awaited occasion. Club Moderne is today a premier example of the Art Deco style, especially noteworthy for its pristinely preserved interior. The style, introduced to America at a Paris exposition in 1925, rejected historical references. It was a new “modern” style, the ultimate architectural expression of the machine age. The club’s gently rounded façade embellished with smooth Carrara glass panels elegantly emphasizes streamlined proportions. Original neon lighting boldly illuminates the façade. Bozeman architect Fred Willson designed the building constructed by Theodore Eck of Anaconda and finished entirely by local craftsmen. The henna and tan interior includes the original inlaid woods, leather panels, chromium and leather furniture, and Formica tables. Renowned as “the king of such places,” the Club Moderne was independently listed in the National Register in 1986 and has become a true icon for Art Deco connoisseurs.
From the NRHP Plaque 
Real Ale: yes
Bar Food Available: no
Restaurant: no
Dogs Allowed: no
Garden: no
CAMRA Listed: no
Accommodation: no
Beer brewed on site: no
General comments:
Special: The Art Deco theme, original except for minor renovations in 1948.
Children Allowed: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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