Clifford Murphy signs autographs for patrons during closing night at Murphy's Place. In background is friend Jim Young, center, and longtime patron Kevin Washington, of Toledo.
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Clifford Murphy signs an autograph for Sara Stevens during closing night at Murphy's Place. In center is his friend Jim Young.
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Clifford Murphy poses with Murphy's bartender Christine Neal during closing night at Murphy's Place. Neal, who took a quick break for this photo, worked for Murphy for 14 years.
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Singer Basil Sanchez, in hat, writes a note while listening to the jam session during closing night at Murphy's Place.
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Ramona Collins sings during closing night at Murphy's Place.
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Ramona Collins applauds young musicians jamming during closing night at Murphy's Place.
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Bill Maxwell, left, listens to piano player Glen Tucker, of Ann Arbor, during closing night at Murphy's Place.
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The Murphy's crowd is elbow to elbow during closing night at Murphy's Place.
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John O'Leary holds the glass that held the last shot of vodka in the house, during closing night at Murphy's Place.
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Murphy's Place closed for good after Tuesday night's jam session.
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