I've always wondered about the spelling of this establishment. Was it Capitol Bar or Capital Bar?
Harvey Fuller's Index shows Capital Bar (no open or close dates):
and this link to a postcard also shows Capital Bar:
link: http://www.cardcow.com/73713/capital-bar-carson-city-nevada/
Mark E. has an ashtray with Capitol Bar but the photo says Capital Bar:
I guess how it was spelled doesn't matter. It was a small town and everyone knew where it was.
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