Club Hiway 90
Status: Closed
Parish: St. Mary
Location: Franklin
Photos courtesy of Carol Polito
Carol Polito: “Club Hiway 90 was on Hiway Avenue in Franklin, next door to the house where I grew up (301 Hiway Avenue). The Club Hiway 90 building was torn down when we were kids. The Club was built in the 1940’s by my grandfather, Joseph Polito, Sr., and my grandmother, Lucia, and run by the family until the early 50’s. My father, Kelly, who was the oldest son, ran the business while his brothers, Frank and Joe Jr., served in World War II. My mother, Sadie, and her sisters-in-law, Mae, Josie and Rae, worked alongside my dad until Frank, Joe, and Josie’s husband, Lawrence Borona, returned from the service. Jennie, the oldest daughter, and her husband Elbert Trahant, lived in New Orleans, and did not work in the family business. After my father died in an automobile accident in June of 1949, the rest of the family continued to run the Club, as well as Polito’s Bar and Cafe in downtown Franklin. I found a newspaper article that mentioned the Club closing in 1955, but am unsure. I know that there was a bar area, a dining area and the area with a dance floor and stage. The interior picture is of the dance floor set up for what I am guessing was one of the bingo nights.”
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Carol Polito
Club Hiway 90 was opened by my grandfather and run by my family until it was closed when I was a child. During World War II, my father and mother, along with my aunts, ran the Club while my uncles were in the service. I have a few pictures, but know that family members have more, and believe that we would all be happy to help with any research.
Glenn bodin
Carol, I remember Club Hiway 90 very well. Your Dad was my Godfather.
Carol Polito
So, I talked with my sister, who corrected my Bingo-night impression. Apparently, the interior picture is the view from the stage. Also, thanks, Glenn. It’s good to hear from someone who knew my dad.