Title: Businesses - Spanky's
Photographer: Peterson of Gazette
Subject Headings: Buildings - Commercial Buildings - Restaurants, Industries - Service Industries - Hospitality Industry - Bars (drinking establishments),
Condition: Good
Description: One of downtown Houghtons newest and brightest spots is Spankys, which features "suds, sounds and snacks" until 2 a.m., seven days a week. Proprietors Don Kratt and Bud Weber have taken what was formerly only a bar and turned it into a "cozy, bright, living room type" of cocktail lounge and short order cafe. The decor, based on colors and an African animal collection, was designed by Phil Houle Jr. of Hancock. "Plush" furnishings, continuous stereo music and accommodations for at least 100 persons are boasted. [Exterior view of the establishment with awnings on the windows bearing their logo.]
Source of Description: Daily Mining Gazette Article [Cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Robert Skuggen
Date of Photo: October 10 1970 Edition
Medium: still image
Color: black and white
Size: 11.3 cm x 15 cm
Polarity: Positive
Image No: MS051-033-004-002
Collection Name: Daily Mining Gazette Photograph Collection
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MTU Class of:1975
Yes, Spanky's became Diamond Mikes about 1974. It had a bar downstairs, and 3 rooms upstairs, with an upstairs bar it used on busy nights.
1/16/2010 4:01:33 PM by Anonymous
MTU Class of:1982
The photo you have listed as Spanky’s in the 60’s, I believe that one was where Diamond Mike’s was housed during my stint at Tech -1978-82. I think it closed before I graduated in 82 but I do remember going in there a couple of times. Our best Friday night hangout was the bar at the west end of town, before the lift bridge; that had Double Bubble where beers were 2 for 1. And then after a few hours there, we would go to the Ambassador and get dinner and a Zombie. Oh the good ole days.
4/20/2009 11:50:30 AM by Anonymous
7/5/2016 9:57:06 PM by Anonymous
MTU Class of:
I had my first date with my soon to be wife there. They had the best hamburgers in town. I was saddened to see it close.
7/6/2010 9:13:21 PM by Anonymous