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The Cobweb Palace
The Cobweb Palace was a popular saloon and restaurant at Meiggs Wharf in San Francisco, California during and after the Gold Rush. It was run by eccentric Abraham Warner, "Old Abe" Warner, who traded drinks for exotic pets, curios, and pieces of scrimshaw as well as money. An old, physically disabled sailor sold peanuts outside. The Palace was popular with seafarers, tourists, and locals alike. Old Abe's menu included free chowder, seafood, alcohol (drug), alcohol, and local French bread, but not straight whisky, which he thought of as a lesser drink. There was a shooting gallery, and the bar was a few steps below the sidewalk. Mark Twain may have visited the place. History The Cobweb Palace was opened at the foot of Meiggs Wharf, on the intersection of Francisco, Mason, and Powell Streets in 1856 after the Meiggses had left and the wharf was ownerless. Abe served patrons of all classes. The bar was named the Cobweb Palace because Warner, who refused to kill spiders, left strands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abe Warner's Cobweb Palace
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