Devon Cafe Corporation Street

[Vivienne14]

This 1928 photo was taken at the Devon Cafe. It’s address is given as Corporation Street. I doubt it was your greasy spoon sort of place as they were at a dance. A 1927 advert for the opening of the place gives the address as 89 Corporation Street. Viv.

 

[Astoness]

not heard of that cafe before viv...hopefully someone may know its exact location...nice photo

lyn

 

[Vivienne14]

Just found an advert Lyn which I’ve added to my original post. Says it was at 89 Corporation Street. Not sure where that was on Corporation Street. Sounds like a fairly well to do sort of place. Viv.

 

[Astoness]

ok thanks viv and yes in 1928 i would think it was upper class...i wonder if the building is still there

lyn

 

[mikejee]

No Lyn. Been replaced by a featureless concrete and glass lump

 

[Astoness]

thanks mike i had a feeling that would be the case..

lyn

 

[Vivienne14]

A glimpse of the Devon Cafe. Viv.

 

[Radiorails]

pre 1933 photo I believe. Lewis' store certainly stood out.