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120 Main St., Kalispell
The Brewery Saloon

Kalispell’s early red-light district – Revenue Service.
By JAIX CHAIX
and a place of sport and strife.
The building also endured what

Sometimes, history does not deine a place; rather, For example, in 1907, a jeal- many historical preservationists
it seems a place deines its own history. With that in ous husband shot his wife and then would shun as a “typical, mod-
mind, 120 Main St. in Kalispell seems to have deined a shot himself, near the alley along ern ‘70s remodel.” Fortunately,
history all its own – closely associated with things bold First Avenue West near the back en- the original Victorian-era façade
and bawdy . and beer.
trance. He was distraught because was meticulously restored in 2001.
In 1892, the address belonged to the Brewery Sa- his wife insisted upon “having a Consequently, the building looks
loon, owned and operated by German immigrants drink” at the Brewery Saloon with much like it did in 1904 – some 110

Charles and Henry Lindlahr, who had a knack for her “barmaid” friend.
years ago.
brewing good beer (they also owned the original Ka- Indeed, rough-and-tumble do- And whether history deined
lispell Malting and Brewing Company).
ings also occurred with the owner- this place, or it deined its own his-
The Brewery Saloon was known more for its free ship of the building itself. In 1919, tory, many traditions carry on to-
lunch and ive-cent draft beers, and perhaps less for its the irst of a few government inter- day – albeit, rather ironically.
ambiance anchored by a massive oak and mahogany ventions took place when owner- Instead of short orders and tall
bar surrounded by French mirrors and brass trim. The ship was adjusted by court order beers, much healthier food can be
saloon was notably one of the irst brick buildings along (which was a rare occurrence con- had at A Fresh Start café, at the

Main Street. The windows on the irst loor (now illed sidering the times). James Jorgen- back of Sassafras (an art/antique
in with brick) reveal how the building was once free- son and Albert Dreesen became the PHOTO BY JAIX CHAIX
cooperative featuring more than 30
standing.
owners and renamed the establish- local artists), which are worth visit-
In 1900, Charles Lindlahr added the soon-to-be ment “The Palm.”
ing to enjoy the tin-ceiling charm of the interior. And
notorious second loor, which was built to provide the the upstairs is still busy with legal matters, although During Prohibition, The Palm sold ishing gear,
men-only Kalispell Club with rooms for reception, now within the walls of more proper law oices.
smoking supplies, candy and fountain drinks to stay
reading and billiards. Remarkably, providing room aloat (and veil the illegal purveying of libations). To

for men to “read” proved quite proitable, and Charles help bolster earnings during Prohibition, women were
later added card rooms, bathrooms and Kalispell’s irst Jaix Chaix is a writer who appreciates history and allowed to bowl once a week, but only at a designated
bowling alley.
architecture. You can share ideas and historical facts time, of course.
As a rule, (married) women were not allowed in the with him at [email protected] or at After Prohibition, the building continued its rath-
establishment, however, women (of more question- facebook.com/latheadvalleylandmarks. He is also er tumultuous history. Even as recently as the 1970s,
able repute) were inexplicably known to habituate the the author of “Death in the Valley: Odd Tragedies in police raids snagged illegal gambling operations. And
Brewery Saloon. Indeed, “gentlemen” pursued more the Flathead Valley, Montana 1887-1917” available at government intervention continued as the liquor li-
bawdy endeavors at the Brewery Saloon – an anchor of
DeathInTheValley.com.
cense for The Palm was seized and sold by the Internal

FLOOR SPACE By Georgia Christianson

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