Durty Nellie's West Irish Pub

The story

On St. Patrick's Day 1972, the most famous chapter in this building's history began when a group of airline pilots opened Durty Nellie's West Irish Pub. The name was inspired by the oldest pub in County Clare, Ireland, located near Bunratty Castle.

Everything that was here

• 1972–2003

  Durty Nellie's West Irish PubBar/Tavern

  On St. Patrick's Day 1972 , the most famous chapter in this building's history began when a group of airline pilots opened Durty Nellie's West Irish Pub . The name was inspired by the oldest pub in County Clare,…

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• 1945–1972

  Jack's Old Mexican Inn and Ice Cream ParlorBar/Tavern

  Jack Wilcox operated Jack's Old Mexican Inn and Ice Cream Parlor at this location. According to historical society records, Wilcox closed the bowling alley and restaurant in the mid-1950s and began operating the…

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• 1924–1945

  Dinse RecreationRetail Store

  The Dinse family purchased the property and transformed it into a multi-purpose recreation and service facility. They had previously operated a barbershop and pool hall in the basement of the Batterman Building…

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• 1920–1927

  Burkhardt's Shoe StoreRetail Store

  After the livery stable closed, Fred Folleth opened Burkhardt's Shoe Store in the same location. This retail establishment operated in the former stable building for seven years during the 1920s.

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• 1878–1924

  Frye Livery StableService

  The earliest documented use of this location was as a livery stable owned and operated by Ira Frye . Frye was a prominent local figure who served as Palatine village clerk for eight terms and also held the position of…

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