From jitney dances to twist contests, Columbia Hall tracked decades of local nightlife

AI Briefing

• – Columbia Hall was a venue that reinvented itself with each era, hosting parties, weddings, charity balls, and ballroom lessons before a devastating blaze.
• – The venue was known by different names, including The Palm Gardens and the Peppermint Lounge.
• – The building was a hub for local nightlife events, including jitney dances and twist contests.