The story
Buffalo's finest restaurant operated in Mark Twain's carriage house after his main residence was demolished—and appeared in a James Caan film before meeting its own demise.
Everything that was here
- 1964–1988
The Cloister RestaurantRestaurant
Buffalo's finest restaurant operated in Mark Twain's carriage house after his main residence was demolished—and appeared in a James Caan film before meeting its own demise.
See the map in 1965 → - 1934–1971
Chez Ami Supper ClubNightclub
Home to America's first revolving bar, this Art Deco nightclub lost its liquor license after a police sting and closed shortly after its owner died.
See the map in 1935 →
Nearby history
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Anchor Bar
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Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle · 803 m away
Hotel Buffalo (Original Statler Hotel)
461 Washington Street · 1.2 km away
Erie County Savings Bank
1 Niagara Street · 1.3 km away
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