Named after the Santa Fe Passenger Train, the El Capitan Club was a popular gathering spot for jazz fans. Charlie often played there when he was in town visiting his mother. In 1952, Charlie played a two-week engagement at the El Capitan that was so popular that management added a matinee to accommodate the crowds.
The three-story red brick Lincoln Building opened in 1921. Located on the southeast corner of 18th and Vine, the Lincoln Building formed the cornerstone of the 18th and Vine District. The first floor featured Matlaw’s (a popular men’s clothing store) and other retail shops. Offices for dentists, doctors, and attorneys populated the second floor. Lincoln Hall occupied the third floor of the Lincoln Building.