Piper's Corner Saloon was one of the longest continuously operating saloons of the nineteenth century. They have been compared to Irish pubs, tapas bars, and early American saloons and taverns. In Denver, Harvey frequented saloons and brothels. With legal saloons and cabarets closed, back alley speakeasies became prolific and popular. Brothels also brought in large profits, especially when combined with saloons and gaming houses. It had 12 saloons and five brothels. These were again mostly saloons and hatchbacks, however 37 estates were made. The owners of the brothels, saloons, and cribs would hire musicians to entertain the clients. Blue Books could be purchased throughout the district in various barbershops, saloons, and railroad stations. Saloons and gambling dens sprung up overnight. By 1900, Aberdeen had become home to many saloons, whorehouses, and gambling establishments. By this time, Middlesboro was full of slot machines, saloons, and brothels. Governor Waite then ordered the closure of all of Denver's gambling dens, saloons, and bordellos. Ford would spend his later years operating multiple saloons and dance halls across the West. Many original downtown saloons and old buildings were renovated and revitalized.