The 'Saddle-Rock' Chop House: Seattle's 24/7 Energy
In 1876, the Saddle-Rock Chop House promised hungry Seattle laborers and travelers a meal at any hour of the day or night.
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Ye Strangers! And all who feel weak and want to be restored—Know Ye! That you can have your spirits resuscitated, and the inner man satisfied, by calling at the Saddle-Rock Chop House. Steaks, Chops, and all the delicacies of the season are served in the best New York style. Fresh Made Candies and an assortment of Fine Cigars are constantly on hand. Wedding Cakes made to order on the shortest notice. Ball suppers and parties supplied. Open all hours of the day and night.
“Know Ye! That you can have your spirits resuscitated, and the inner man satisfied, by calling at the Saddle-Rock Chop House.”
Today, Seattle's late-night food scene is a shadow of its former self, with post-pandemic staffing and changing habits limiting late-hour dining. This 1876 advertisement captures a frontier city that was already operating around the clock, fueled by the needs of transient laborers and the bustling port.
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