One of the most notorious saloons in the Levee was the "Bucket of Blood" on the Southwest corner of 19th St. at Federal. One can only imagine what went on there. Today it is a mild-looking townhome complex.Across Federal Street from the Bucket of Blood was the cheapest group of brothels in the city, affectionately known as "Bed Bug Row," which operated until 1913. A woman could be had there for $0.25, and there were also peep shows, torture chambers, and drug dens where heroin and morphine could be purchased openly (neither was illegal until the 1910s). The "King and Queen of the Cokies," as they were known, Eugene and Lottie Hustion, operate one of these dens. Lottie Hustion was a learned woman who spoke five languages and composed music when not doing business.
Much later, there was another bar on the West side also known as the Bucket of Blood, perhaps as an homage to this one.
Live here now! Thank you for the history
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ReplyDeleteMy Grandfather used to fight at the Bucket of Blood. And then he had Pro Fights. He went thru life as if he was a Champion with a million dollars. A great self image and a wonderful man I wish I had recorded his stories I sure miss him He once said to his son Jack. “ Why do you think I got married and had five kids?” Jack responded “ I can’t help it you had hot pants”
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