The Olde Bar The Historic Bookbinder's Building - Old Original Bookbinder's Bankrupt - Aka - Olde Bar - Philadelphia Pennsylvania -

            The restaurant's history can be traced to the oyster saloon opened in 1893 on Fifth Street near South Street by Dutch-Jewish immigrant Samuel Bookbinder. In 1898, Bookbinder moved it to Second and Walnut streets to be closer to the docks.

The restaurant left the family in the 1930s when it was bequeathed to the Jewish Federated Charities.
The restaurant's history can be traced to the oyster saloon opened in 1893 on Fifth Street near South Street by Dutch-Jewish immigrant Samuel Bookbinder. In 1898, Bookbinder moved it to Second and Walnut streets to be closer to the docks.

The restaurant left the family in the 1930s when it was bequeathed to the Jewish Federated Charities.
Ultimately, Garces Group was acquired by Louisiana-based hospitality company Ballard Brands in a sale that was approved by the bankruptcy court in July 2018.Ballard Brands continues to operate the Olde Bar.

The Bookbinder's name and much of the historical woodwork and decor remain and have been restored.
   

Taken in: United States / Pennsylvania / Philadelphia / Philly (show map)

Taken on: January 1, 1998

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