The murderer seemed to have had little fear of being turned in by the witnesses. Surprisingly, Russell was probably killed in front of others. One wonders why the killer didn’t wait until a more private moment to take care of this Romeo. Though gangsters/criminal elements tried to behave when at social public gatherings, sometimes their worst side made an appearance, resulting in someone’s death.Īt least one shooting victim, “Russell”, a well-known womanizer, was shot in front of the main fireplace, because of his amorous behavior toward a woman who was probably attached to a gangster, and/or a man with anger and jealousy issues. The good times and the bad luck experienced by participants of gambling operations, has caused hauntings of entities. In the attic area somewhere above the County Line Restaurant/banquet annex areas, is where the bordello was established. The nature and consequences of prostitution often leads to hauntings. Throughout the years, various businesses occupied these buildings, and I’m sure changes were made to accommodate the business using the facilities. Gangsters such as Pretty Boy Floyd loved to hang out at this jumping night spot, when they weren’t causing havoc elsewhere. By pairing legitimate entertainment the dance hall & live music venue, with the other three illegal operations, there was some cover from the law, as well as having a feeder business, which sold black market drinks and perhaps sent dance hall customers to the gambling den and female entertainment. Black market booze, gambling and selling sex were known fundraisers for the mob during this era. I strongly suspect that this establishment was either built with mob money, or taken over by the mob, like (Bobby Mackey’s), to be a place where illegal booze could be sold, and gambling/prostitution could be offered as sideline businesses. Back in the late 20s, early ’30s, the area of NE 63rd was undeveloped, making it a fine place for a dance hall, a speak-easy, gambling activities and sexual services. Originally, the buildings were home to for less wholesome activities. The Small Annex House, the upstairs banquet area and the Large Annex House offer a variety of spaces for big and small special, memorable occasions. Structural highlights include curved glass brick, a curved ceiling & sweeping curved bar.īesides having great barbecue fare at the restaurant, there are 3 areas for parties/events/receptions. Buildings have a classic deco decorum and style. One building sits near the street, and the two leveled building sits behind it. This County Line BBQ Restaurant is made up of two main buildings, which have been around for a very long time. Since then, they have expanded to New Mexico and Oklahoma City, as well as other parts of Texas. County Line BBQ Restaurant, the current business inhabiting the buildings, is a limited chain which was started in Austin, Texas, in 1975.
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