Tag Archives: Powell Hotel

Frisco Beat: And an “Adios” to the Powell Hotel. . . .

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Don

On May 19 I made my way to the bar in John’s Grill for a meeting with the Greek writer Fondas Ladis, in the burg doing research on a biography of Blackjack Jerome. As I hiked up the first block of … Continue reading →

Posted in Frisco, News, Willeford | Tagged Blackjack Jerome, Fondas Ladis, Jacob Blake, John's Grill, Powell Hotel |

Frisco Beat: Powell Hotel

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Don

Speaking of Willeford, I owe my pal, boxing fan Brian Leno, for bringing to my attention the postcard of Sailor Tom Sharkey, giving an address in the Powell Hotel. As I detail in my book Willeford, the author of Cockfighter and Miami Blues … Continue reading →

Posted in Frisco, Lit, REH, Willeford | Tagged 1906 Quake and Fire, Boxing, Brian Leno, Powell Hotel, Pulps, Sailor Tom Sharkey |

News: April 2009

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Webmaster

LAST MONTH IN TUCSON In the photos above you’ll see Dennis McMillan catching a quick chat with Elmore Leonard after his big interview, and Don doing a spur-of-the-moment tribute to Ernest P. Worrell. The Tucson Book Fair offered lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in DMac, Frisco, News, Willeford | Tagged Ace Atkins, City Lights, Elmore Leonard, Ha-Ra Bar, Hammett Tour Book, Mark Coggins, Palm Sunday Tour, Powell Hotel, Rap Sheet |

News: March 2008

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Webmaster

PALM SUNDAY Anyone who wants to show up, willing to hand over a tenspot, is welcome to join in the Dashiell Hammett Tour offered on Palm Sunday — that’s Sunday March 16 with a noon start at the Main Library … Continue reading →