Some
of the bands that rocked this place during the early years of NW music
were:
Chancellors
Dick
Cates and the Chessmen
Fats
Domino
Tommy
& Jimmy Dorsey
Duke
Ellington
Shirley
Ellis
Paul
Revere and the Raiders
The
Statesmen
The
Twisters
Built in the 1930"s, the Miramar burned down in 1963. It was owned and operated by a couple, Wally and Flora Allington. They also owned the motel right behind the ballroom. This was convenient for the bands to stay in (or party after entertaining). Oh The good ol' days!
Mike Barriatua, October 2002The Miramar has been gone for 20 years, the victim of a fire. It was one of the premier ballrooms of the NW and certainly of Boise. I obtained a large composite picture (approx. 12" x 36") from one of our bouncers who currently owns several nightclubs in Boise. He had it in his collection. I borrowed it and had it digitally reproduced.
John Arant, December 2003
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Last Update: 3 December 2006
Credits: Mike Barriatua, John Arant, Doug Bieler