The Verdi Club, a historic venue in San Francisco, is currently undergoing accessibility renovations after being sued for ADA compliance. Established in 1935, the club's event offerings have evolved over the years, but the physical space remained mostly unchanged. Following the lawsuit, which coincided with the pandemic, the club plans to build a $300,000 ramp to improve accessibility. To fund these renovations, they are hosting special events, highlighting the club's commitment to inclusivity amidst ongoing financial challenges in a changing landscape.
"Attending one of the Verdi Club's regular dinner dances is like stumbling into an Art Deco 'Brigadoon.'"
"It was stunning to us... right before the pandemic, and we needed every doggone dollar to get through it."
"The club hired a lawyer and settled, signing a non-disclosure agreement about the suit, according to McGregor."
"Some events...have balked at booking the Club because it was not accessible to anyone who couldn't easily walk up stairs."
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