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History
Established in 1980.
Since the turn of the Century, 1610 U Street has had an interesting history! Prior to the Prohibition, it was a popular saloon called «McCarthy’s». During Prohibition, it is said to have been a famous speakeasy. During renovation in the early 60’s, bottles were found in the basement with 1610 U street labels affixed. Urban legend has it that an old bootleg is still buried under the cement of the outdoor patio.
During the glory days of U Street, it was the famous Alfred’s Steak House. Many clubs and restaurants stretched from 1610 to the Howard Theatre at 7th and U Street. Visitors to Alfred’s in those days included: Duke Ellington, Pearl Bailey, Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughn, and countless others. Following «Alfred’s Steak House», 1610 once again changed hands and became «Mr. J’s.» The riots that followed the death of Martin Luther King turned this once vibrant area into a «No Man’s Land» and Mr. J’s
went out of business in the mid 70’s.
Stetson’s was born in 1980