Code,112001 Subject,Anonymous Date,6/17/2010 Interviewer,Kieth A. Peppers Abstract,"A lifelong Clevelander discusses his memories of the Short Vincent area in downtown Cleveland and a few of the establishments throughout the surrounding area. From his earliest memories of visiting the Roxy Burlesque House in his teens to his final memories of the area, the life of Short Vincent and its decline are discussed. Among the establishments referenced are the 730 Lounge, the Roxy, and Jean's Fun house." Special Notes, minutes:,39 minutes 0,Background in Cleveland 1,Early memories of Downtown Cleveland 2,Early memories of Short Vincent neighborhood 3,Roxy Burlesque House and other establishments 4,Jean's Funhouse 5, 6,Perceived environment of Short Vincent 7,General description of Short Vincent 8, 9, 10,Fondest memories 11,Changes noticed of Short Vincent after military service 12,Evolution of Downtown Cleveland 13,Proud of what Cleveland once was 14,Colorful characters along Short Vincent 15, 16,Demeanor of patrons 17,Roxy Burlesque House 18, 19,Physical description of Short Vincent and the 730 Lounge 20,Safety issues; taking a date there 21,730 Club interior described 22, 23,Notoriety of dancers at the Roxy 24,Blaze Starr 25,Blaze Starr; visit to Short Vincent while on military leave 26, 27,Captain Frank's on E. 9th and other E. 9th memories 28,Parents 29,Theatrical Grille 30,Last memories of Short Vincent 31,Mural along Short Vincent; Roxy torn down a sign of Cleveland's decline 32,Sadness related to Cleveland's deterioration 33,Going downtown and taking children there 34, 35,Changing times; lack of business downtown due to suburbanization 36,Decline of Cleveland continued 37,Last comments 38,Youth of today missed Short Vincent 39,End