1930s Havana Cuba Sloppy Joe's Bar Hemingway old Photo

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1930s Havana Cuba Sloppy Joe's Bar Hemingway old Photo A fantastic period photo from 1938 (dates on the back March 14 1938) showing Sloppy Joe's - the famous bar w Hemingway would hang out as a regular client- some also say it is even the actual setting for some of his novels. This snapshot shows a great corner view with the signs going vertically and horizontally - great period clothes and a car to the right - really highlights Havana's Habana's unique architecture and feel. A great memento or collectible for a Hemingway lover or someone interested in the history of Cuba or Havana or of bars. Sloppy Joe's was THE Havana bar in the 30's. It was a property of Jose Garcia, located in the central corner of Zulueta and Animas Streets. The bar received this name because the place in principle was a mess and the sandwich served t was made of "ropa vieja". The sandwich was known as Sloppy Joe and it was also served in many variants, in several parts of the world. He decided to open his own business and bought a grocery store along with a warehouse located in the corner of Zulueta and Animas Streets. Some friends in Havana used to pay a visit to Garcia at his business and seeing the terrible conditions of the place asked him why it was so careless. Being Spanish and running such a careless place did not match. From that time on, the name of Sloppy Joe is known worldwide.Sloppy Joe's Bar was in its time a very popular place, not only appreciated for its fine drinks and liquors but also for its connotation of preferential atmosp of attractive appointments, as well as for having the longest mahogany drinks bar and cabinet in Cuba, and perhaps of the whole world. This bar had a great splendour in the 30's and 40's, and it was visited frequently by many Hollywood celebrities and international bohemian characters. Among the most illustrious Sloppy Joe's Bar visitors were Ramon Jacinto Herrera "Ray Tico", John Wayne, Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, Ignacio Jacinto Villa y Fernandez "Bola de Nieves", Mario Moreno "Cantinflas", Jose Antonio Mendez "The King", and many other personalities of the time. In 1959, after the triumph the Cuban revolution, the mythical Sloppy Joe' s Bar was closed and abandoned together with its history. Also make sure to check out (and BID!) the photo of horse racing in Havana Habana Cuba I am listing now - showing Oriental Park Racetrack - the infamous mafia institution run by Meyer Lansky. I am also listing another Hemingway type photo of a shark deep sea fishing - the shark has been caught and is gutted and the contents of the stomach spilling out - lots of whole fish etc - kind of gross - kind of neat - see my other listings. The Johnnywest2 watermark is only on the scan and does not show up on the actual photo - it's t only to protect the integrity of the image. Condition is good - some light surface wear. This is vintage black and white photo is approx. 3.75 in x 2.75 inches - with a .25 inch white border (t are a couple of small dot stains on the white border of the extreme right - but not touching the photo itself. The actual photo is much clearer than the scan. Please ask any questions ahead of time as t are no returns or refunds on these items . Shipping is 2.00 for Canada, 2.50 for USA and 3.00 Int'l. If you want insurance and or tracking this will cost more - Canadian postal rates for this level of service are expensive - please email me for details. I mail out very quickly - normally the day after I receive payment ( I don't mail out on Sundays) and carefully packaged - I know you want to get your item fast and in good condition. I will happily combine shipping for items ending within 48 hours of each other - please let me know. Bid with confidence I have great feedback. Paypal only - no exceptions - please pay within 3 days of auction finishing. Thanks and good luck - save me as a favorite seller as I am selling off my substantial collection of vintage paper, pho... read more

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