The Top of the Mark is a lounge rich with Bay Area history, and this year, it turns 85.
For families around the Bay Area, from weddings, birthdays, and banquets, the historic Top of the Mark is the place to celebrate a special occasion or honor the memory of a loved one. On Tuesday, the famed cocktail lounge turned back the hands of time and threw a party —complete with a big band, vintage hats and gloves, and plenty of cold champagne.'We're very excited. We finally made it to 85, starting way back in May of 1939,' said Michael Pace.
Then, during World War II, Top of the Mark became a go-to spot for Pacific bound military to share a toast before shipping out.As the warships left, wives and sweethearts gathered at one corner, known as the 'Weeper's Window' to catch a last glimpse as the vessels carrying their loved ones passed under the Golden Gate Bridge.The Top of the Mark was also home to the tradition known as the 'Squadron Bottle.
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