A. J. Wolfe - Tacoma
Around late 1903, A. J. Wolff started his retail and wholesale liquor business in Tacoma. It was first located at 1137 Commerce St. but by 1905 it had moved to 1525 Pacific Avenue. In late 1910 Wolff took over the old location of the Warwick Liquor Company located at 1205 Pacific Avenue which was at that time more or less known as the "saloon district" of Tacoma. He remained at 1205 Pacific Avenue doing both a wholesale and retail business until closed by Prohibition in 1915.
F. G. Kellogg - Tacoma
Frank G. Kellogg and Ernest M. Ford started their liquor business in Tacoma in 1896. They were first listed in Yakima at No. 8 South First St. in 1903 and by 1904 Ford had the Yakima location all to himself which in later years became known as the Ford
Liquor Company. Kellogg and his wife Josephine located their business at 1105 South K St. and in later years the business had moved to 1122 South J St which they owned until Prohibition in 1915. Kellogg died in January 1916 from the effects of a paralytic stroke at the age of 59.
Caledonian Liquor Co. - Tacoma
N. W. Phillips opened the Caledonian Liquor Co. at 1130 D St in 1913 and remained at that location until sometime in 1914. He then moved the business around the corner to 11th & Market St. where he combined the liquor business with a grocery operation. His company motto was "Where Ladies can Trade" is found both in newsprint and on the shot glass associated with his company. He remained in the liquor business until prohibition in 1915.
Drumm's Wine House - Tacoma
Richard Grosse and Otto Drumm started in the retail liquor business in 1901 at 1403 Pacific in Tacoma. In 1906, Grosse and Drumm purchased a second store located at 1306 C Street and this new location proved to be much better for their sales. They sold the original store in 1907 and operated the second store exclusively where they remained in business until 1910 when Grosse retired. Drumm remained in business as Drumm's Wine House until Prohibition in 1915.
Silver Grill Cellars - Tacoma
The Silver Grill Cellars in Tacoma opened in 1906 and was located next to the Donnelly Hotel at S 9th and Commerce. By 1910 it was located at 716 Pacific Avenue. The business included a restaurant as well as a wholesale and family (retail) outlet. Not much is know about the North Yakima operation other than it appeared much later.
Bobby Burns Wine House - Tacoma
The Bobby Burns Wine House was located at 5238 South Union Ave. in Tacoma. Listed as a pool hall in 1911-1912 this was a short-lived business opening sometime around mid-1912. On 4/1/13 City Hall was planning to close the establishment alleging that the place had been caught selling liquor to underage boys and Burns was cited to appear in court to show cause why his license should not be revoked. Charges were dropped and the business closed as a result of prohibition in 1915.