Watch now: Gentle Ben's, a favorite UA hangout in 1971
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Gentle Ben's opened in an old 3-story house at Tyndall Ave. and 2nd St. in 1971. The low-key hangout was a favorite for University of Arizona students who wanted to chat and drink beer. Video by Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star 2021
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