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708 Clement Street
From the Pioneer Potato Market in the 1910s to the Clement Street Bar & Grill in the 2010s.
Unraveling the History of the Clement Street Bar & Grill Building 708 Clement Street has been the location of numerous businesses, including the Clement Street Bar & Grill, since the 1910s. - Photograph by John Freeman.
by John Freeman
As you look around the interior of the historic Clement Street Bar and Grill, it is hard to get a clear fix on what this space has been used for since it was built in 1907. You look at the decorative vaulted ceiling and think maybe this was a nickelodeon or small theater at one time. The bar appears really old, but is it original? The oak face and doors of an old commercial icebox is a confusing element. The fireplace is another flourish that looks nice, but can it be original? None of these puzzling elements are original, nor give any hint to the original use of the building.