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Longtime Grass Valley Business Closes Suddenly

An historic Grass Valley business has unexpectedly closed. The Owl Grill and Saloon, on Mill Street, first opened as the Bank Exchange Saloon in 1883….

click to listen to Lisa Swarthout

But City Council member, and chair of the Downtown Association, Lisa Swarthout, says it’s not the first time the Owl has faced an uncertain future…

click to listen to Lisa Swarthout

The Bank Exchange Saloon became an eatery, as well as a bar, and the name changed to the Owl Tavern for a long period of time. It was once open 24 hours a day and became a home to the local miners. There is no information on why the business suddenly closed this week.

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