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Originally a dance studio built in 1923, Sweet's Ballroom was managed by Bill Sweet and turned into an impeccable, acoustically pristine ballroom. The ballroom was known as McFadden's in the 30's and as Sands Ballroom in the 70's. Sweet's was known for its big | Originally a dance studio built in 1923, Sweet's Ballroom was managed by Bill Sweet and turned into an impeccable, acoustically pristine ballroom. The ballroom was known as McFadden's in the 30's and as Sands Ballroom in the 70's. Sweet's was known for its [[big band]]s and it was The Benny Goodman Orchestra that in 1935, helped to kick off the unofficial beginnings of the 'Swing Era.' The bands played on the raised stage while the crowds moved and swayed on the 8,000 plus-square-foot, elegant, art deco ballroom floor. | ||
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Serving Oakland and the greater East Bay Community. Providing a unique and historic space to host fundraisers for non-profits; corporate seminars; parties; weddings; rituals; dance events; dance and Yoga classes. 8000 square foot dance floor, a 2000 square foot mezzanine. Built in 1924, SWEETS was a special place during the heyday of the big band era - Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington,Harry James, Frank Sinatra and a host of others echoed through the art deco ballroom design. HSB sits atop a transportation hub, easily reached from around the Bay Area, and has substantial parking located nearby. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) 19th Street Station stops right outside HSB on Broadway, the main street in downtown Oakland. Call (510) 663-1933 if you want a private tour. Entertain your imagination for hosting a beautiful event at Historic Sweets Ballroom. | Serving Oakland and the greater East Bay Community. Providing a unique and historic space to host fundraisers for non-profits; corporate seminars; parties; weddings; rituals; dance events; dance and Yoga classes. 8000 square foot dance floor, a 2000 square foot mezzanine. Built in 1924, SWEETS was a special place during the heyday of the [[big band]] era - Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington,Harry James, Frank Sinatra and a host of others echoed through the art deco ballroom design. HSB sits atop a transportation hub, easily reached from around the Bay Area, and has substantial parking located nearby. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) 19th Street Station stops right outside HSB on Broadway, the main street in downtown Oakland. Call (510) 663-1933 if you want a private tour. Entertain your imagination for hosting a beautiful event at Historic Sweets Ballroom. | ||
History | History | ||
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- 1933 Broadway
- Oakland, CA 94612
- 19th St & 20th St
- Uptown
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