DCHP-3

oyster saloon†

Obs.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a public house where one could drink liquor and eat oysters; oyster bar.

Quotations

1863
The intellect of the youth, I suppose, requires that such school as an oyster saloon for perfect development, but I should think, Sir, that week-day evenings were sufficient for this education; but the proprietors of the den aforesaid seem to think otherwise.
1864
On landing the first sign swinging out half way across the street, is "Oyster Saloon", where they can be served up to your liking.
1882-1898
After carousing around for some time they left there and proceeded to an oyster saloon.