Stork Club Mural
Introduction
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This mural depicts the early history of Port Stanley's beach, including the Stork Club. Originally named the L&PS Pavilion, it was the largest dance hall in Canada. From 1926 until it was destroyed by a fire in 1979, the Stork Club was the most popular attraction on Port Stanley's beach. Famous musicians including Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Guy Lombardo all played at the Stork Club. The dance hall could hold thousands of people, although dancing became difficult when 6000 people packed onto the floor.
Images
Various photos of famous musicians who played at the Stork Club.
Interior of the Stork Club, 1946.
Exterior of the Stork Club, 1946.
Exterior of the Stork Club, 1976.
The Stork Club ca. 1930
Guy Lombardo playing at the Stork Club, ca. 1975
Sources
Port Stanley Memories and Musings by Frank and Nancy Prothero
Image Sources
Port Stanley Memories and Musings by Frank and Nancy Prothero
Elgin County Archives
Elgin County Archives
Elgin County Archives
Elgin County Archives
Elgin County Archives