Sunset Terrace on Indiana Avenue
| Description: |
With the end of prohibition in the United States, several night clubs and taverns sprang up along Indiana Avenue after 1933. The Sunset Terrace was one of the many properties within the area owned by brothers Denver and Sea Ferguson. The 1950s were part of a golden era of jazz for the city. Several nationally known artists called Indianapolis home during this time period, including Wes Montgomery, the Hampton Sisters, and J.J. Johnson. Many noted venues throughout the city featured both local and national performers. Indiana Avenue, in particular, was a hub for jazz activity with clubs such as Sunset Terrace, George’s Bar and the Cotton Club. |
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| Origin: | Circa 1953 |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc018/id/59 |
| Collection: |
Flanner House of Indianapolis |
| Copyright: |
Use must be accompanied with the attribution: Indiana Historical Society. |
| Geography: |
Indiana--Indianapolis |
| Subjects: |
Flanner House (Indianapolis, Ind.) Indiana Avenue (Indianapolis, Ind.) Sunset Terrace (Indianapolis, Ind.) Sunset Cafe (Indianapolis, Ind.) City & town life Jazz Automobiles |
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