Founded during Juneau's mining era, the Saloon has been in operation for decades. For a time, "Ragtime Hattie" played the piano in white gloves and a silver dollar halter top. Later, in territorial days, the owners would often meet the tour boats at the docks with a mule that wore a sign saying, "follow my ass to the Red Dog Saloon."
The saloon hosted an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show just after Alaska became a state
"The Red Dog has been recognized by the Alaska Legislature for its longevity as the oldest man-made tourist attraction in Juneau. Founded during Juneau's mining era, the Saloon has been in operation for decades."
Since the main claim to fame of this place is the date of its founding, the article should be more specific as to exactly when that was. At least mention in this article just when "Juneau's mining era" was - the article Juneau isn't especially specific. -- Writtenonsand (talk) 14:11, 20 January 2008 (UTC)
Memorabilia displayed
- Wyatt Earp's gun that he checked but failed to claim on his way to Nome
- a walrus oosik
- trophy wildlife mounts
- paper currency signed by miners from around the world throughout the years
