The history of the Bright Star is rich and quintessentially American. In 1907. Greek immigrant Tom Bonduris established the Bright Star. When its doors opened. it was only a small cafe with a horseshoeshaped bar. but it soon outgrew three locations. moving to its present site in 1915. Bill Koikos and his brother. Peter. joined in the enterprise when they emigrated from Greece in 1920. Customers were introduced to a new dining atmosphere. complete with ceiling fans. tile floors. mirrored and marbled walls. and murals painted by a European artist traveling through the area. all creating a pleasing effect reflective of that era. While major alterations have occurred since. the same early 20thcenturystyle atmosphere has been largely preserved.
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