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-'''Joe Bar''' was an English pub-style bar and grill opened by [[Rowland Scherman|Rowland]] and [[Joyce Scherman]] in the former [[Poor Willie's]] in the [[Studio Arts Building]] at [[Five Points South]] in [[1980]]. It was known for its then-unusual selection of imported beers and pub games, for the piped-in jazz music, and for roast beef sandwiches and seasonal specials.
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-The bar took its name from a pre-existing neon sign for [[Joe Simpson]]'s bookstore. Scherman leased the sign from Simpson's estate for $1 a year.
-Scherman sold the business in [[1984]]. After the Studio Arts Building burned in [[1986]], Joe Bar relocated to [[Lakeview]] on [[7th Avenue South]].
-==References==
-* Harvey, Alec (July 29, 2011) "Rowland Scherman returns to Birmingham with his Grammy-winning photo of Bob Dylan." {{BN}}
-* Duvall, Lynn (August 1994) "Birmigham, Alabama 35205" {{B&W}}, rpt. in Verna Gates, ed. "[http://www.vernagates.com/article_files/history_southside.pdf A History of Southside in 7 1/2 Minutes or Less]"
-== External links ==
-* [http://www.facebook.com/BarNamedJoe Joe] fan page on Facebook
-[[Category:Former bars]]
-[[Category:Former restaurants]]
-[[Category:1980 establishments]]
-[[Category:Five Points South]]
-[[Category:7th Avenue South]]