Name/Title
Jazz Sign from the Blue Tempo BarEntry/Object ID
2021.50.01Description
Curved metal sign that likely once had neon letters spelling out "JAZZ"Context
Founded by local entrepreneur Don "Toad" Davis, Saugatuck’s Blue Tempo House of Music and Bar was a well-known, year-round hub of the live-jazz scene that later evolved as an early Michigan mixed gay-straight dance club. The building was destroyed by mysterious fire in 1976 but the sign survived. Al Weener took the sign from the burned out building. He was given permission by Don Davis although Mr. Davis did not own the structure at the time.Cataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.50Acquisition Method
PurchaseNotes
Sign was purchased from Alan Weener. The SDHC board all chipped in to make the purchase, likely around 2015.Location
Building
History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park/Pump House MuseumRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Davis, Donald "Toad", Weener, Alan Jay "Al" 1951-Create Date
July 17, 2021Update Date
August 12, 2024
