Bars, Restaurants, & Taverns

CANDLELIGHT CAFE

Per Wikipedia’s page Candlelight was owned by Joe Shore and later operated by his daughter, Janelle Shore. The business operated for 28 years, from 1984 to 2012, and was known for live blues and R&B performances.

Torn down to make way for light rail. Per article in The Oregonian.

MORE HISTORY COMING SOON

2032 SW Fifth (and Lincoln) 222-3378
Years: 1984 - 2012 but gay clientele mentioned 1991 - 1999

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citations & references:

  • Cited in the MAPS section of the Alternative Connection, page 23 December 1991

  • Listed in Damron’s Address Book, 1994, page 467 Candlelight Room 2032 SW 5th 222- 3378 (GF, F.E. WC) 10 am to 2:30 am

  • Listed in Damron’s Address Book, 1995, page 485 Candlelight Room 2032 SW 5th 222- 3378 (GF, F.E. WC) changed hours to 7 am to 2:30 am

  • Listed in Damron’s Address Book, 1996, page 500 Candlelight Room 2032 SW 5th 222- 3378 (GF, F.E) 7 am to 2:30 am

  • Listed in Damron’s Address Book, 1997, page 523 Candlelight Room 2032 SW 5th 222- 3378 (GF, F.E. ) changed hours back to 10 am to 2:30 am – 11 am wknds hamburgers

  • Listed in Damron’s Address Book, 1998, page 561 Candlelight Room 2032 SW 5th 222- 3378 (GF, F.E ) changed hours back to 10 am to 2:30 am – 11 am wknds hamburgers

  • Listed in Damron’s Address Book, 1999, page 601 Candlelight Room 2032 SW 5th 222- 3378 (GF, F.E. WC) changed hours back to 10 am to 2:30 am – 11 am wknds hamburgers

  • Listed in Damron’s Men’s Travel Guide 2000 as Candlelight Room Under: Bars

  • Listed in Damron’s Men’s Travel Guide 2007 as Candlelight Room Under: Bars

  • Listed in Damron’s Men’s Travel Guide 2010 as CANDLELIGHT CAFÉ AND BAR Under: Bars