July 23, 1860 – While we don’t know the exact location of this tavern (Dwelling #2932 in Iowa City Township), the U.S. Census taker – Assistant Marshal James Thompson – reports that saloon keepers – C.W. North & Frank Clark – are serving MORE than just liquor to their customers!

When Prohibition officially ended in 1933, Iowa City, after seventeen ‘dry’ years, began issuing liquor licenses once more. While dozens of new taverns opened for business over the next six years (1933-1939), today, only four of those taverns still remain. Joe’s Place is one. Can you guess the other Iowa City watering holes that have survived all these 85+ years?

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