Overview

The Flamingo Inn contained a complex of one, two and three-story buildings, and included its own restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail lounge. It became the Black Angus Motor Inn during the 1970s, and closed c. 2000.

Building History

Gordon Clinton opened the first building phase of the Flamingo Motor Inn in 1958.

Ten years later he spent $500,000 to expand the business, adding 24 additional units in early 06/1968 and a restaurant component that opened on 06/16/1968. An additional 30 units were to be completed shortly thereafter. (See "Grand Opening Today," Seattle Times, 06/16/1968, p. C5.)

Building Notes

In 1968, Kay Cronick was the manager of the restaurant and William Andrews worked as its chef. The Seattle Times wrote of the restaurant's opening: "The restaurant, coffee shop and cocktail lounge will offer a breakfast, lunch and dinner menu with a staff of 50 and seating for more than 300 including banquet facilities. (See "Grand Opening Today," Seattle Times, 06/16/1968, p. C5.)

Alteration

Garland A. Okerlund served as the architect of the 1968 expansion. He worked with the building contractor Wayne D. Maples. (See "Grand Opening Today," Seattle Times, 06/16/1968, p. C5.)

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