Patty Welsh's Saloon

Patty Welsh's Saloon. . , The life of a lumberjack was one of extremes...hard labor, harsh weather, and many months away from home and loved ones. At the end of the long week, the men would look forward to Saturday night in town. It was a well-respected rule that mothers kept children at home in Lewiston on those nights. There was much drinking and brawling. The store clerks were instructed to wrap all packages, tie them up with twine, and write the customer's name on them. That way if a lumber jack had to be carried out of his favorite establishment later that night, at least the package might find its way to the rightful owner the next day or soon after , , One of the most notorious saloons was Patty Welsh's which stood at this site, next to the Quebec Hotel in the early 1900's. During the Big Timber Era Lewiston had many saloons where a thirsty lumberman could find a drink, and Saturday nights were known for merry making and mischief. Each saloon usually carried four barrels of whiskey of 52 gallons each. The price was $4 per barrel. A popular attraction at Patty's Saloon was a pet otter that lived in the water trough out front and became the village pet. , , The Lewiston Heritage Trail is a DDA project funded by private donors with period photos and historical text provided by the Lewiston Area Historical Society.