Prairie du Rocher in Randolph County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Palmier's Hall & Cafe
Photographed by Thomas Smith, February 13, 2023
1. Palmier's Hall & Cafe Marker
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Palmier's Hall and Cafe. . This two-story brick building was built by M.H. Palmier in the early 20th Century, it was originally used as a large hall, saloon, billiards room, saddlery and barber shop. Mr. Palmier was a public-spirited individual and served on Prairie du Rocher's Village Board and as the Village Treasurer. when prohibition became the law of the land in 1920, the saloon downstairs became a soda shop, while it is believed the upstairs became a speakeasy that still sold alcohol. Over the years, this building has housed a variety of businesses, from its original uses to a TV Store, Restaurants, Bars and others. The upper floor of the building has been used as a dance hall and has hosted many local events such as bands and school plays. In 1988, the building was rented by Lisa Durbin, who currently owns the building, and has been running Lisa's Market Street Grille ever since.
This two-story brick building was built by M.H. Palmier in the early 20th Century, it was originally used as a large hall, saloon, billiards room, saddlery and barber shop. Mr. Palmier was a public-spirited individual and served on Prairie du Rocher's Village Board and as the Village Treasurer. when prohibition became the law of the land in 1920, the saloon downstairs became a soda shop, while it is believed the upstairs became a speakeasy that still sold alcohol. Over the years, this building has housed a variety of businesses, from its original uses to a TV Store, Restaurants, Bars and others. The upper floor of the building has been used as a dance hall and has hosted many local events such as bands and school plays. In 1988, the building was rented by Lisa Durbin, who currently owns the building, and has been running Lisa's Market Street Grille ever since.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 38° 5.162′ N, 90° 5.876′ W. Marker is in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, in Randolph County. It is on Market Street north of
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Court Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker hangs on the front of Lisa's Marker Street Grille. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Market St, Prairie du Rocher IL 62277, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois Little Egypt. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
