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DelMar dem

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59. The Continental Safari in Chadds Ford, PA.

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 01:53 PM

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It was a very popular nightclub in the late 60s and 70s. Lots of well-known popular singers and groups appeared there. They were famous for their Singapore Slings, which may have contributed to the "warm glow" of the evening.

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