In! Dallas Searching for information. .... Please tell me stories...

[Gnostalgia]

there is waffle house SpringValley 1 blk EAST of central

[billw1032]

Originally Posted by EveParadise

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It just so happens that my dad was a gambler and owned some gogo clubs my mom called them... my mom was a gogo girl that worked for my dad. hence coaligns with hobby. sorry i bothered to ask. i have beentrying for 13 years. iguess its time to give up. thank you to those of you who did help sorry to offend those i offened back to sa i go.

I don't see that you said anything to offend anyone, but it would be good if you put this information in the first post so folks could understand better what you were looking for.

Forty years ago was around 1977. I have no idea where to search for information like that on the kind of establishments you are referring to. Now that we know, maybe someone will have an idea. Good luck!

[biggestbubba]

The Cowboys beat the Broncos in the Superbowl around then.

[BBW Katrina]

Originally Posted by biggestbubba

The Cowboys beat the Broncos in the Superbowl around then.

Take those words back...

[Billogoods]

Some info:

40 years ago, the club scene was beginning to change from the go-go style to the dance clubs. Up until that time, there were only a few players in that market. (Jack Ruby had been one of them in the 50s/60s). Some made the change to keep up with the market.

The Dallas Morning News (may have been the Dallas Times Herald) did a series of articles about them, naming names, alleging organized crime involvement, trafficking of humans & contraband, etc. There was a lot of scrutiny by LE, as a result of the articles.

Most of the clubs were on Harry Hines. Many of the business owners along Harry Hines began to file complaints with the City & DPD, alleging rampant prostitution and trafficking. More scrutiny, raids, arrests, etc.

The dance club scene peaked in the 80s. As it slowed, many of the clubs transitioned to more lucrative styles. Some upgraded into the flashy topless bars. Many closed, unable to keep up with the high-end places. High land values led many to sell.

[Roy Wally]

Originally Posted by Billogoods

Some info:

40 years ago, the club scene was beginning to change from the go-go style to the dance clubs. Up until that time, there were only a few players in that market. (Jack Ruby had been one of them in the 50s/60s). Some made the change to keep up with the market.

The Dallas Morning News (may have been the Dallas Times Herald) did a series of articles about them, naming names, alleging organized crime involvement, trafficking of humans & contraband, etc. There was a lot of scrutiny by LE, as a result of the articles.

Most of the clubs were on Harry Hines. Many of the business owners along Harry Hines began to file complaints with the City & DPD, alleging rampant prostitution and trafficking. More scrutiny, raids, arrests, etc.

The dance club scene peaked in the 80s. As it slowed, many of the clubs transitioned to more lucrative styles. Some upgraded into the flashy topless bars. Many closed, unable to keep up with the high-end places. High land values led many to sell.

Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long, long time....