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loesel’s Steakhouse and Bar, located at 101 East Moore Avenue, was originally The Moore Hotel. Drawing crowds every evening from the surrounding area, customers travel vast distances for their famous steaks, seafood, specialty items and cozy bar. Kloesel’s Steakhouse & Bar in Moulton is a destination for travelers
seeking fine dining in a relaxing, historic atmosphere. The Moore Hotel was built in 1888 by William J. and Mary O’Daniel Moore to accommodate travelers. It was sold to Christian Kotzebue in 1890 but, after several decades of operation, gradually went out of business and was razed in 1940. A grocery store was built in its place and con- The Veteran’s Memorial was donated to the City of Moulton by VFW Post verted into a cafe in 1942. 6971 and the Ladies Auxiliary. Landscaping for the Veteran’s Memorial was donated by the Keep Moulton Beautiful organization. It is located at Harvey and Diana Kloesel began their restaurant business on July 1, 102 Veterans Drive. 1970 in a small café that seated 32 people which they rented. It was located where the Moulton Post Office is today. Within eight months they A historical marker located at the downtown gazebo recognizes Adolph realized they had outgrown the café, purchased the present building Hofner (1916-2000) for his role as a pioneer of western swing music. He from Ed and Minnie Pundt and began renovating. was the first to re¬cord the classic Cotton-Eyed Joe in 1941.
In 1978, the Kloesels purchased a house belonging to the Kotzebue family, renovated it and moved from the upstairs apartment into their new home. The living quarters were then converted into a private dining area, and the east dining room was remodeled into a bar. In 1981, the bar was expanded to include a dance floor and more seating. Additional expansion was done in 1993 to accommodate the pool tables.
Sam and Will Moore Institute’s name honors brothers who gave site and half costs of building; the community matched their donation. The architect was H. Struve and the building contractors were Joel Meyer & Co. The Order of Sons of Hermann laid cornerstone July 31, 1901, in a gala celebration including a parade, band concert, barbecue, ball, and orations in English, German, and Czechoslovakian. The North wing was added in 1923.
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