What made the Stork Club so special?
It was huge & built as close to the water as possible. The smooth wooden dance floor covered 24,000 sq. feet, and was surrounded by a wide promenade for seating. Its floor construction was unique, being made of select maple woods designed to be absorbent & floating, able to withstand the most vigorous of dance vibrations. It was a good thing….6500 people attended the opening night! Everyone remembers the enormous hanging Chinese Lanterns, and the refracted light dancing off the spinning mirrored globe overhead. Many a sweetheart romance began on that dance floor! Over the next 40 years, it was the star attraction in Port Stanley, hosting all the Big Band names and premier entertainers in North America. Its mere mention still evokes a wistful look of fond memories from all who had the privilege of being entertained there over the years until its demise in 1979.
