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Sad scenes at Rainbow Corner, the American Red Cross Club in Shaftesbury Avenue
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Sad scenes at Rainbow Corner, the American Red Cross Club in Shaftesbury Avenue
Sad scenes at Rainbow Corner, the American Red Cross Club in Shaftesbury Avenue, which was the main base for US servicemen in London during the Second World War. The front door key was purposefully thrown away when it opened in 1942 so the club could truly claim that, " the door never closes." Sketch shows the famous main lobby being dismantled. When the club closed, a party was thrown for everyone involved in the club and a special address given by Anthony Eden. Date: 1946
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1946 Americans Avenue Closed Closing Corner Cuneo Dismantling Lobby Main Rainbow Shaftesbury Terence Yanks Base
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Sad Scenes at Rainbow Corner: The Farewell to the American Red Cross Club in Shaftesbury Avenue (1946) Amidst the backdrop of post-war London, the American Red Cross Club in Shaftesbury Avenue, affectionately known as Rainbow Corner, prepared for its final days. Established during the Second World War as the main base for US servicemen, the club had become a symbol of camaraderie and respite for thousands of American soldiers. The famous main lobby, adorned with vibrant murals and a grand fireplace, had welcomed countless soldiers with open arms since its opening in 1942. However, as the war came to an end and the troops began to return home, the time had come for Rainbow Corner to close its doors. In a poignant moment, the front door key, which had been purposefully thrown away upon the club's opening to ensure it was always open to all, was now a symbol of an era coming to a close. The dismantling of the main lobby was captured in this evocative sketch, as the club's members gathered to bid farewell to the place that had become a second home for many. A special address was given by Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary, at a farewell party held for everyone involved in the club. The room was filled with a mix of emotions, as the soldiers reflected on the memories they had made and prepared for the journey home. Rainbow Corner, with its open door policy, had provided a vital sense of community and connection for the American troops during their time in London. As the club closed its doors for the final time in 1946, it left behind a legacy of friendship and unity that would endure long after the war had ended.
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