"I was down at Irv’s yesterday. But I figure I hang out down there I’ll be right back down the penitentiary."--Sterling
Opened in 1959, Irv’s Bar strongly impacted Wilson, influencing him to reference it throughout his plays. Within Two Trains, the reference to Irv’s showcases a Hill District gathering place plagued by violence. Today, the Hill Community Development Corporation occupies the location, revitalizing the community and its businesses in a manner completely opposite to Irv’s. |