With a diverse crowd, architecture dating back to the 40s, vintage decor, quirky art and a commitment to its seventy-plus-year history, the Zephyr stood out in a region that was overtaken by new developments. Add to that killer karaoke, a loaded jukebox and a long history of hosting blues acts, along with soul, R&B and rock, and the Zephyr earned its reputation as a legendary Aurora dive — the sort of watering hole that should never have dried up.

DEFUNCT: 2020

• Brand: Bella + Canvas
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping