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Stuarts -
Stuarts -
4-6 Sheridan Ave
4-6 Sheridan Ave
Stuarts was an upscale nightclub located at 4-6 Sheridan Avenue, just off North Pearl Street. It was owned by Irving Doling and his brother Rommy. Irving was a lawyer who also played piano in the Francis Murphy Orchestra. The Murphy Orchestra played Stuarts frequently.
Stuarts was located in the building just to the right of the corner building - Today it is labeled 4 Sheridan Avenue
Stuarts was located in the building just to the right of the corner building - Today it is labeled 4 Sheridan Avenue
The Francis Murphy Orchestra appeared frequently. Owner Irving Doling is at the piano.
The Francis Murphy Orchestra appeared frequently. Owner Irving Doling is at the piano.
The downtown location closed in the summer. Stuarts operated a "Summer Garden" on the banks of the Mohawk River in Crescent during the summer.
The downtown location closed in the summer. Stuarts operated a "Summer Garden" on the banks of the Mohawk River in Crescent during the summer.
1941
1941
We think that the Stuarts location on Sheridan Avenue in Albany opened in the autumn of 1940.
Here is a brief chronology of activities - 1940 - 1942:
1940
Oct - Francis Murphy and His CBS Orchestra (opened the venue)
1941
Jan - Sid Olshein's Band with Rita Delano - blues singer
Mar - May Sid Olshein's Band with Rita Delano
Jul - Aug - Francis Murphy Orchestra played Stuart's Summer Garden at Crescent, on the Mohawk River
Sept - Sid Olshein's Band
Nov-Dec - "Rookie Davis presents The Harlem Hotshots and her All-Star Revue in Technicolor"
1942
Jan - Dick Hardy's Band with Betty Reeves - comic songstress
Dec - "New Years Eve Party"
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