Photos: Twin Flames restaurant
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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."
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.
- Tucson Citizen 1955
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.
- Tucson Citizen 1955
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