Photos: Twin Flames restaurant
The Tucson Citizen called the Twin Flames a "fancy nitery" when it opened in 1955 at 5150 E. Speedway. It featured a well-stocked bar, soft chairs, a flaming brazier flanked by rocking chairs, a grand piano and organ entertainment. Hours listed as 9 a.m. to "legal closing."
Twin Flames restaurant/bar
The bar at the Twin Flames, 5150 E. Speedway, in Oct. 1955, which featured a landscape painting behind the bar and what looks to be a pretty good selection of liquor.
Twin Flames restaurant/bar
The Twin Flames, 5150 E. Speedway Blvd., which opened in Oct. 1955. A rock water sculpture with fake trees adorned the entry. Note the linoleum floors.
Throwback Thursday: Twin Flames restaurant-bar
The Tucson Citizen called the Twin Flames, 5150 E. Speedway, a “fancy nitery” when it opened in October 1955. The glowing brazier in the background is flanked by rocking chairs. It also featured a well-stocked bar, other soft chairs, a grand piano and organ entertainment. Hours were listed as 9 a.m. to “legal closing.” Today the Twin Flames site is home to a car wash.
The Tucson Citizen called the Twin Flames a "fancy nitery" when it opened in 1955 at 5150 E. Speedway. It featured a well-stocked bar, soft ch…
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