At one point this corner was a stagecoach stop and between the two buildings was a courtyard where they would bring in the horse and carriages.ĭuring Prohibition, this was a popular speakeasy and there were seven doors that functioned as entrances or exits. Julius’ is actually comprised of two buildings and when you are inside you can see a little dip in the ceiling where the two buildings were connected. This space dates back to the 1840s when it originally operated as a dry goods store.
The following is transcribed from an interview with long-time bartenders, Tracy O’Neill and Daniel Onzo.
