Parley Murdock purchased this property in 1901 from his brother, James S. Murdock, and despite a sharp increase in business permit fees in 1906, he kept his saloon in operation. During Prohibition, he adapted by running a pool hall and continued to operate his business on this site until around 1950. In Heber City, ordinances restricted liquor sales by requiring saloons to close on Sundays and keep their curtains open so police could monitor activities inside. Around 1950, Willis "Tink" Clyde acquired the building, and after working in the Park City mines for 17 years, he ran the bar and pool hall, which became a favorite local hangout for the better part of 30 years.