Midtown Restaurant and Lounge is a historic site in Alton that dates back to the
turn of the century. The second floor had clubrooms in which community groups such
as St. Patrick’s Young Men’s Club held meetings. After many years, the earth beneath
the building was excavated and the first floor lounge was created. Midtown has had
several owners. The Elsner family purchased the business in 1954 and was joined
by Bob and Dorothy Metzger in 1958. Painted in acrylic over screen print on a 14
by 18 canvas.