Oldest Still Active Black-Social Club in U.S.; B.B. King Played Here
African American History Bars and Taverns, Night Clubs Blues Music Concerts, Music Festivals Jazz Oldest Preservation / Protection Needed
Oldest Still Active Black-Social Club in U.S.; B.B. King Played Here
Founded in 1896, the Star is the oldest still-active black social club in the United States. It has fallen on hard times but is struggling to survive. Greats have played on its stage, including Count Basie, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and B.B. King. This information is from the Michaelle Bond article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/14/15, at pp. B1, B11.
| Publication date | Jun 24, 2018 |
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Property ID: 7276
Updated on: Aug 14, 2019
Founded in 1896, the Star is the oldest still-active black social club in the United States. It has fallen on hard times but is struggling to survive. Greats have played on its stage, including Count Basie, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and B.B. King. This information is from the Michaelle Bond article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/14/15, at pp. B1, B11.
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Star Social Club , 212 East Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, 19382, United States
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Listing Category:
African American History Bars and Taverns, Night Clubs Blues Music Concerts, Music Festivals Jazz Oldest Preservation / Protection Needed
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Virtual
Created Date:
06-24-2018
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