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What Was the Purpose of Saloon Doors?
When we think of saloons, it's typically a desert scene. I'm sure they were a good way of letting in a cross breeze, especially if the saloon were nestled too tightly between the barber and the banker to offer windows. They would also allow indiffused light which would do a few things. 1) you wouldn't have to have candles or a fire lit in an already hot environment 2) You would have eyes adjusted to the dimness but a stranger (or wife!) walking in would be temporarily blinded. You could see the intruder coming from far off but they couldn't see you until they were inside and their eyes adjusted.
These will come back in use because of Drone Delivery.
Drunk and Rambunctious Guys were kicking the crap out of the door. Plus, when they needed to give someone the Bums Rush they didn't break any glass. These were cheap and easily fixed and allowed you to see out,if the Mrs. was comin ta getchu. The kids could look under the door and call to you to come home now.
Wouldn't be surprised if there was also a workaround to some obscure law. Perhaps it was worded vaguely, saying "saloons shall be hidden from view of the public street" but at the same, they want to let the music and banter flow out to entice customers. Not to mention allow natural light and fresh air in.
It's so your wife won't see you drinking whiskey with Miss Kitty on your lap when she walks by.