Texas Guinan's Club: 117 West 48th St.

In 1925, Texas Guinan and her business partner Larry Fay launched the Texas Guinan Club at 117 West 48th Street. When police padlocked that club, the Del Fay opened its doors at the El Fay nightclub's old address, serving drinks until the feds came around to serve a summons for violating the Volstead Act.
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By 1934, the restaurant Hoy Yuen opened in the same location off Sixth Avenue. Since Prohibition had just been repealed, the Chinese eatery advertised its "Luxurious Cocktail Lounge" as well as "Our intimate Ming Room available for private parties."
Hoy Yuen's telephone number: Circle5-5959
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