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Published December 28, 2011, 12:00 AM

Photo Gallery: Tycoons Alehouse & Eatery


Dave Hoops, master brewer at Tycoons, The Zenith Alehouse in Old City Hall, pours a Starfire Pale Ale from the brass and copper beer tower. The beer tap handles are old oilers from trains and other old machinery. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)

  • Dave Hoops, master brewer at Tycoons, The Zenith Alehouse in Old City Hall, pours a Starfire Pale Ale from the brass and copper beer tower. The beer tap handles are old oilers from trains and other old machinery. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • Brothers Brad Nelson, left, and Tim Nelson describe how they worked to create a "1910 wealthy tycoons" atmosphere in the new restaurant. Tim Nelson owns the restaurant with business partner Rod Raymond; Brad Nelson handles marketing.(Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • Part of the "Conservatory" section at the Tycoons restaurant and pub in Old City Hall features a library and art. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • The look of the Tycoons bar was inspired by old city clerk counters and bank teller windows around the turn of the 20th century. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • The bathroom walls at Tycoons are wallpapered in old stock certificates that are now worthless. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • The walls in the first floor men’s room at Tycoons, The Zenith Alehouse, are wallpapered with colorful old stock certificates. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • The old Duluth City Council chambers in Old City Hall is now a ballroom for special parties and groups as well as for overflow seating at the new Tycoons restaurant and pub. The room features a large skylight. The large redwood banquet table was made out of fermenters used by Fitger's Brewery until the 1950s. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • The old city auditor's office on the second floor of Old City Hall is now a private dining area for the new Tycoons restaurant. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
  • An old doorknob in the old council chambers at Tycoons is emblazoned with an interwoven 'C' and 'D' for City of Duluth. The insignia also appears in the restaurant’s sign on the front of the building. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com) <br /><br />