Fire Gutted Tavern To Be Replaced by Modern Structure
Bris Collins’ first tavern, at 405 N. Washington burned down in 1949. He was able to rebuild and would eventually give Pryor a much needed regular gig at the same site.
Date: 11/24/1949
Citation:
"Fire-Gutted Tavern To Be Replaced by Modern Structure," The Peoria Journal Star, Nov. 24, 1949.