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Scotties on Seventh – Discotheque in downtown Minneapolis

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Award winning historic renovation in 1978 of the Forum Cafeteria into “Scotties on Seventh” discotheque at 36 South Seventh Street in downtown Minneapolis, during the hey-day of the Disco culture.

1920’s Art Deco relic

Credits: Design – Pablo Murillo, Murillo Design International
Scott Smith – Owner
Entertechs – Charlie Sinclair – Sound and Lighting Technology; Michael Maher – Principal, Entertech

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Scotties on Seventh Discotheque Story is told on the Disco Music website, under Disco Clubs in Minneapolis: http://www.discomusic.com/clubs-more/1959_0_6_0_C/

Excerpt:

“Scotties on Seventh was housed in a 1930s art-deco movie theater that was a staple of the Minneapolis scene…”

Were you part of the Minneapolis disco scene? Did you frequent Scotties on Seventh? Your stories, comments, and photos are welcomed. Visit the above link and add your story there.

  • IDS Center reflects Wells Fargo Tower in downtown Minneapolis
  • Minneaplis Skyline from street leading up to IDS Center
  • Minneapolis Skyline showing the 57 story IDS Center skyscraper
  • View of the IDS Center annex, skyway, and entrance.
  • IDS Center entrance - Crystal Court at street level - Home to shops, banks, hotels, and offices of distinction
  • City of Minneapolis - Creative Commons Photo featuring the IDS Center, tallest skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis, completed in 1972

Top of the IDS Center “SKI-U-MAH LOUNGE” downtown Minneapolis

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Design and remodeling services for a $3 million renovation to a private restaurant for the University of Minnesota Alumni Club located on the 50th floor of the IDS Center, a 57-story skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis at at 8th & Nicollet Streets.

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From Wikipedia:

The 50th Floor contained an east-facing “Orion Room” restaurant, a north-facing bar and cocktail lounge, a private south-facing dining club (“Tower Club”), all which were converted to office space. The west-facing “University of Minnesota Alumni Club” closed to the public in 1994. Today, the entire 50th floor consists of four large ballrooms with a single central kitchen. The rooms are collectively known as “Windows on Minnesota,” and they serve as banquet space for the Marquette Hotel.