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Locas premises originally served as the Grand Ballroom of Freemasons Hall hosting some of the premiere social events in Halifax reaching back more than a century. Following the strains of a lively orchestra, the movers and shakers of the city swirled ladies in expansive ball gowns under no less than 5 huge chandeliers.
Some say it holds claim as the oldest Billiards room east of the Mississippi River.
In 1949, Tommy Lagan, a world class billiards player, opened for business. In those days ladies were not allowed to enter, but the lunch counter was famous in the city for tasty simple fare at a good price. The Coast says the location: “Was a top notch snooker hall for decades opening in the late forties; suit and tie, no foul language or loud music. Sharks, hustlers, and excellent pool players frequented it. ” |
