Reminder of the 70's along Rio Grande 18 – Ray’s Tavern, Green River, Utah

: Green River, UT Sep. 9, 2017
: Green River, UT Sep. 10, 2014
: Green River, UT Sep. 9, 2017

Ray’s Tavern is located at the center of Green River, Utah on 25 S Broadway.

According to 1910 and 1917 Sanborn Map, this single-story brick building with 16 feet high metal cornice, 18-inch firewall, and iron eaves was built between 1910 and 1917 as a Moving Pic.

According to Utah Division of State History (UDSH), this one-part block Victorian eclectic style structure was built in 1910[1].

1920 photo by the D&RG official photographer George Lytle Beam(1868 – 1935) shows the structure with "FURNITURE" sign[2].

The restaurant was established by Ray(1919 – 1988) and Louise(1918 – 2008) Sherrill in 1943[3, 4, 5]. Aluminum door and glass front was installed in 1964[6]. Robert G. "Bob" and Judy Ann Scott succeeded the business in the 70’s. Cathy Jo Gardner operates the restaurant since 1995 to this day.

revised, Aug. 13, 2015

revised, Nov. 7, 2016

revised, Jan. 10, 2017

[1] UDSH Historic Building Search results;
[2] 1920 photo by George L. Beam;
[3] Ray's Tavern homepage;
[4] Oct. 16, 1975 Times-Independent;
[5] Louise Sherrill obituary;
[6] Apr. 30, 1964 Times-Independent;

: Green River, UT Sep. 9, 2017
: Jul. 21, 1955 Green River Journal. Ray’s shown far left


Ray’s TavernはGreen Riverの町の中心部、S Broadway沿いにあるレストラン。炭火焼きのステーキが美味しかった。1950年代始めの創業で、現在も盛業中である。1970年代はRobert Scottという人が経営していたようだ。