Palladium, Historic entertainment venue in Grand Center, St. Louis, US.
The Palladium is a 1914 entertainment building in Grand Center featuring a floating mezzanine that overlooks the main event space. Two-story windows frame views of the St. Louis cityscape.
The building opened in 1914 as a roller skating rink and transformed into the Plantation Club in 1940, hosting performances by Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. This shift marked its emergence as a major jazz venue.
The Palladium was a major venue for African-American performers during the 1940s, hosting artists like Billie Holiday in a space that served the Black community. The club functioned as a gathering place where music and social life came together for visitors seeking entertainment and connection.
The venue is located in Grand Center and faces structural deterioration that has affected its accessibility. Visitors should check ahead regarding access since the building's condition may limit when it can be visited.
The Jeter-Pillars Orchestra served as the house band and shaped the venue's sound through musicians like Clark Terry and Sweets Edison, who went on to gain national recognition. Their presence helped establish the club as a launching point for jazz talent.
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