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02/19/04: Many have wondered and inquired recently as
to the last day of operation for the corner pub known as the Whistle Stop Ale House. Over the years people of many
walks of life have sat and pondered the topics of the day. From the first Olympics in 1896 in Athens Greece, World
War I and World War II, the great depression and the first flight at Kitty Hawk, thousands of individuals have
used the Whistle Stop formerly known as the Eagle Saloon (1896-1958) as a meeting place, watering hole, house of
illrepute or just plain distraction from their lives. It
is with great pride and honor that Melinda, Jeff, Georgia, Benjamin, Maxwell and the entire staff of the Whistle
Stop Ale House (March 13, 1995 - February 21, 2004) invite you to be a part of the final day of operation at 340
Burnett Ave. S. This Saturday February 21, 2004.
There are no plans set in stone for any specific time everyone will arrive, except to say we anticipate toasts
and tears to happen from time to time.
Please know we at the Whistle Stop Ale House are honored and proud to have had the opportunity to be a part of
this warm and wonderful location in beautiful downtown Renton. Any pictures you may have or memorabilia you would
like to share that depict the years gone by, please feel free to bring them with you and share your stories.
On a different note, I would also like to inform all of the much anticipated introduction of the Whistle Stop Ale
House 2.0
OPTIMIZED. We expect to be open the following week around Friday or Saturday. But please don't quote me on that.
We still have a couple of hurdles to overcome, mainly the Liquor Control Board, Health Department and of course
our final occupancy permit.
If you are not aware of our new Location it is but a stones through across the park known as Tonkins, home of our
beloved concrete donkey (that has run away from the mines). 809 S. 4th St.
on the SE corner of 4th and Williams.
Thank you for all your support,
Jeff and Melinda Lawrence |
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07/23/03: As many of you know, we lost our lease as of
October 31st of 2003. However, we've been granted an extension on our lease for 2 months. Yipee!
We want you to know that we are in the process
of remodeling the old “Sessions” Grocery Building, just to the south and east of our current location.
Note: For those interested in lending a hand during our building and moving process, please give us a call or send
an email. If you'd like to keep track of our progress, just signup for our
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| 11/01/03: Due to the torrential downpours, we discovered
our roof leaks like a sieve. We've had to tear it off will be putting on a brand new roof. |
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| 01/06/04: Watch for Whistle Stop 2.0 coming
in February 2004! |
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 From
October 2003 - (sorry thumbnails only) |
(Photo Index)
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Looking North up East Wall
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SE corner looking NW
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Looking West up South Wall
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Windows on East wall
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Original Support
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South Wall
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Hanging by a thread
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Soon to be main entrance at NW corner
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Looking NE
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West end of building looking North
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Can you say "Dry Rot" - Roofs gotta
come down
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NE Corner
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Looking S from NE corner
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Standing at garage door looking SW
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From
November 5/6, 2003 - (Click Image for a Larger
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(Photo Index)
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Inside
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Inside
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Outside
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A familier
building in
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Street Side
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Street View
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From
December 27, 2003 - (sorry thumbnails only) |
(Photo Index)
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Looking South down East wall
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Drains in and ready to accept water
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More drains and back fill
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Back wall where Bar will sit
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Front room w/skylights
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New Entrance
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Under stairs and behind future cooler
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New Bump out behind existing Garage door.
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One of Three Sky lights.
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Emergency exit at front behind Garage Door
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Different View
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Two of three Skylights and HVAC Duct in background.
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HVAC Duct and NEW ROOF
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Up on the roof top. Ready for HVAC Units to
be placed
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New Roof with a Goodyear Membrane. Very nice.
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Office windows looking out and North.
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Another view of office
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View out of office down to the entrance.
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South wall where cooler, sinks, prep and dishwasher
will go.
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Bathroom plumbing before backfill and concrete
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Looking NE at Garage door.
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Looking W down S Wall
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Looking NW from SE Corner
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More Plumbing
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From
January 5/7, 2004 - (Click Image for a Larger
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(Photo Index)
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From
January 18, 2004 - (sorry thumbnails only) |
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Pass Thru
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Bar Area
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Looking West
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Looking West up North Wall
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Windows in NE Corner
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Plumbing in Bar Wall
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Plumbing and Electrical
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Back line ready for drywall
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Looking out of cook line toward front door
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Bathroom plumbing
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Bathroom
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Bathroom
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Bathroom
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Roof and sky lights
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HVAC
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View form Roof to Original Whistle Stop
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From
January 26, 2004 - (Click Image for a Larger
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(Photo Index)
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Bar & Hostess
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Bar Area
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Hostess Station
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Kitchen
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Office Addition
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 Circa
2000
 Circa 2002
 Circa 2003 |