The Franklin Bar Tale Of The Tape

The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. opens to the public tonight in the former Bar Noir space on 18th Street. 

The Story

• Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. was known for being the center for the largest alcohol ring in the country during prohibition.
• Max “Boo Boo” Hoff ran the ring.
• Hoff pushed 10,000 gallons of  liquor a day.

The Space

• 112 S 18th Street
• 50seats
• One bar in the back
• Proprietors LLC consulted on the interior
• Dark wood lined ceiling
• Deep red banquettes
• An interesting array of lighting fixtures
• Mural of “Boo Boo” is to be installed where the former front bar was located.

The Drinks

• Six page cocktail list presented in book form
• Categories include:
  • Revivers & Tonics
  • Island Coolers
  • Water of Life
  • American History
  • Summer Sippin
  • Martini Through Time
  • The Flowing Bowl
  • Beer
• Three kinds of gourmet ice
  • Kold-Draft
  • Nugget
  • Culinary Grade
• No vodka
• No Food

For more on the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. check out the following links.

The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. Is Not Kidding Around [Phoodie.info]
Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. [Thrillist]
No password necessary: The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. opens Thursday [Meal Ticket]
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. Serves Up Specialty [Philly Chit Chat]
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. [Official Site]