Molly (Okash) Spaun, owner of Molly’s Bar on Tower Avenue in Superior
By Rij on Jun 19, 2009 in History
Has anyone else had the pleasure of speaking to Molly Spaun about prohibition and prostitution in Superior during the 1920s and ’30s? I did, but my memory is clouded. She tells stories of speakeasies and debauchery. It was a lawless time and fascinating history about the Twin Ports.
FYI: Molly’s Bar has been closed for a few years now. The bar in that space is now called the Tower Avenue Tavern.
And it blows. No more homos and gangsters hanging out together.
There is a book called Badger Bars and Tavern Tales that has quite a bit about Superior as well as the rest of Wisconsin.
Is Molly still alive? She seemed as though she would outlive her son.
Molly is alive and well at age 95. Last summer, my husband and I located her at her new residence, took her out for dinner and had a delightful visit. She is so mentally alert and razor sharp with good recall in regard to the events that occurred around the waterfront. Each time we travel up to Superior, we visit her and always enjoy her many stories. She should write a book about her life experiences.
Mrs. G., how do you know Molly? I am interested in hearing from you.
Molly is my great aunt!
Is Oscar her son still around? Does anyone have a picture of him? We use to be friends in the early 1970s.
Can anyone tell me is Molly still alive, or how she is doing? I have been trying to find out more about the history of the Serb side of my family. I know our families were very close friends and almost like family. My father spoke on the phone with her about four years ago, but he passed before we were able to visit with her. I have been wondering how she was ever since. There have been no updates since 2009; if anyone has any info please let me know. Thank you!
About ten years ago there was a Molly CD release party at Molly’s Bar. I don’t know if Molly was a musician or exactly what was on the CD, but, well, there was a CD release party for Molly is what I’m saying.