“Parker and Myrtle are together again,” shared Newcomb. “They were married when the original building was built, their lives were defined by Prohibition , the Great Depression , and World War II .” This connection to family history weaves a sentimental thread through the atmosphere of Myrtle’s, making it more than just a bar—it’s a space steeped in personal touch and local pride. “They were from a very unique generation, and it’s an honor for me to
be able to tell their story in our restaurant,” Newcomb proudly stated. Stepping inside is like stepping back in time—the ambiance echoing whispers of the building’s former life as a fur vault. “The building was built in 1930, and a fur vault was very state of the art,” explained Newcomb. “It was a ‘conditioned space,’ which was rare at the time.”
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