The Edison Saloon Story


About 1900, the owner was John Bradley.  Edison had four bars at one time, but this one survived prohibition (1917 - 1933) by operating as a soda fountain, pool hall and card room.  When the state ended the ban in 1934, it began licensing old saloons as 'taverns', as the blue laws did not allow the use of the word 'saloon'.  This liscence, #369258, now called the Old Edison Inn, dates to 1934 and although it has moved twice over the years, it is probibly one of Skagit's oldest thirst quenching businesses.