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The Original Chicago Bar Rail

Are you building a bar, installing and counter in your store, shelving in your home, or finally finishing that man cave? Then you need to know about  BR 475S Chicago Bar Rail! BR 475S Bar Rail is the original style of Chicago Bar Rail. This bar rail style originally appeared in taverns, corner bars, VFW’S, American Legions, firehouses, and pubs throughout the USA in the early 40’s & 50’s. This bar rail style includes a shirt/apron that gives it a much thicker curvy appearance. During that era of bar building the Chicago bar rails were usually made from mahogany and…

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Thanks for the help Paul. Your products and information are great. Helped us immeasurably. I hammered out a zinc top and are using your rails. Looks great.

Tony F. – Highland Heights, OH

10/20/18

Bar rail molding looks great!

Steve S. – Plainfield, Illinois

12/24/2022

BR475 Red Oak Bar Rail Molding.