The front of The Senate Saloon in 1898 at 1239 Greene Street, with nine men in front, including bar tender Hi Washburn, in the doorway wearing an apron. San Juan County Historical Society photo
From the September 28, 1901 edition of the Silverton Standard:
CHARLIE WANG OPENS HIS EATERY AFTER ALL.
Charlie Wang, the proprietor of the Chinese store in this city, has opened up a restaurant in the Benson block. The proprietors of the County Club, who control the rooms, paid $375 rent while holding them to secure a white Restaurateur, but failed after three months negotiating.
