Club One is a

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located on Jefferson Street in

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, famous for its

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s featuring

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. It rose to prominence in part due to ''

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,'' in which Chablis was featured.

History

The building was originally built in 1893, by the estate of George Wymberly Jones DeRenne, a descendant of

Noble Jones Noble Jones (1702 – November 2, 1775), an English-born carpenter, was one of the first settlers of the Province of Georgia and one of its leading officials. He was born in Herefordshire. As part of Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe's 42nd (old) Regi ...

, as a warehouse.

Events

Club One hosts a variety of events including drag shows,

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, live theater, and

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and it played a role in the growth of the city's goth scene.

was a regular performer at Club One up until her death in September 2016.

References

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External links

Official website
Entertainment venues in Savannah, Georgia Theatre in Georgia (U.S. state)