For a couple of hours on June 14, 1949, Fisher’s Bar, 105 North Limestone, was jammed with patrons. The reason? Nickel beer and whiskey and five-cent sandwiches. According to the Deptment of Labor, a nickel then had the same buying power as 50 cents today. Nearly 600 male customers were served from 2 to 4 p.m., and the photo shows only about half the crowd. Popular-brand blended and bonded whiskeys, beer, and a variety of sandwiches sold for five cents. Bar owner George West said, “The drinks and eats are on the house — almost.” The bar was where Sam’s Hot Dog Stand is now. Published in the Lexington Herald on June 15, 1949. Herald-Leader Archive Photo