THE BUSHES

1217 NW Stark

Years: 1981-1982

The Pied Piper 1968 -1971 or 1974(?)

Red Garter 1974 – does not appear to be gay

Oil Can Harrys – 1975 – unknown

Riddles 1975-1978 does not appear to be gay

Kachina Lounge 1979-1981

Bushes – 1981-1982

Stark Street Station 1982

Flossies – 1982-88

Silverado – 1988 – 2007 [moved]

Above ad is from the NW Fountain, March 1980 issue FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY. The above ad with the man, source unknown.

citations & references:

·Listed in Damron Address Book/Address Guide 1981 [R) (PT) (D-Dancing) (Liquor) (Macho)

·Possibly 1980/81 -Listed on Darcelle’s “PATRONS – Round Trip to Lake Tahoe – Courtesy of ‘HELLO RENO” Miss Terri, Darcelle XV and Directors Furniture]

·Listed in Damron Address Book/Address Guide 1982 [R) (PT) (D-Dancing) (Liquor) (Macho) (WE) (Some W, SM, FFA)

·Not listed in Damron Address Book/Address Guide 1983-1989 [Note Damron Address Book/Address Guide did not list either Bushes or Flossies in 1983]

Per article in the Cascade Voice, February 3, 1984, under VOICES FEATURES GAY BUSINESS 83-84 “Dugan‘s (formerly Hamburger Mary’s East), Steve Dugan. Owner of Dugan’s at 1041 NE Broadway has been responsible for the delivery of several formats in business over the past years through his work within a corporation that has owned Bushes as bartender and manager and most know that he created Bushes as bartender and manager and most know that he created the original Roxy Hearts (a décor that endured subsequent ownership changes involving straights and is now back in the capable hands of Lenny). At Hamburger Mary’s East Steve was responsible for much of the décor and certainly for the employment of the great service-oriented people who take care of you at what is now Dugan’s. When Hamburger Mary’s took the corporate step of franchising, Steve decided to step out of the structure, although he still feels strongly that the remaining Hamburger Mary’s in SW Portland is his sister restaurant The decision to become Dugan’s has allowed him to create a fine wine list, make a few changes in the menu and to deliver a 30’s through 50’s music format Upstairs he has built, literally, a wonderful new bar and lounge area for those intimate dates and evenings. The entire balcony has been incorporated to allow a view of the restaurant below while maintaining individual areas of conversation.”[portion of the article]