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Carusi's Saloon

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The venue in the 1840s

Carusi's Saloon was a social venue in Washington, D.C. that operated during the 19th century. According to the White House Historical Association, it was a popular destination that hosted notable inaugural balls for several American presidents.[1]

History

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The venue was founded and operated by Gaetano Carusi, a Sicilian and member of the U.S. Marine Band. In 1837, it was located at 11th and C Streets NW in Washington.[2] The venue remained popular into the late 1850s but eventually ceased standard operations around that time.[3]

Notable performances

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Italy in the White House: Carusi's Saloon Menu". Whitehousehistory. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ CHRISTIAN, R. (2016). William Metzerott and the D.C. Music Trade. Washington History, 28(2), 54–63.
  3. ^ Tindall, W., 1914. STANDARD HISTORY OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON: FROM A STUDY OF THE ORIGINAL SOURCES, H. W. Crew & Co. Knoxville, TN. p. 503. – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "MAJOR TOCHMAN'S LECTURE: POLISH REVOLUTION OF 1830". The Sun. Baltimore. January 31, 1843. p. 1.
  5. ^ "MAJOR TOCHMAN". The Sun. Baltimore. November 17, 1843. p. 4.
  6. ^ "THACKERAY IN WASHINGTON". The New York Times. June 21, 1881. p. 2.
  7. ^ Epstein, D. M. (2009). The Lincolns: Portrait of a Marriage. United States: Random House Publishing Group.