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'''Trader Jon's''' was a bar in [[downtown Pensacola]] that was a popular destination for officers and aviators stationed at [[Naval Air Station Pensacola]].
Trader Jon's was founded by [[Martin "Trader Jon" Weissman|Martin Weissman]] and his wife [[Jackii Weissman|Jackii]] on [[January 1]], [[1953]]. The bar's location at 511 South [[Palafox Street]] (now known as the [[Trader Jon's building]]) dates back to [[1896]] and was previously occupied by such tenants as [[Samuel Charles]]'s shoe repair shop and [[Birgar Testman]]'s ship chandlery.
The bar was widely known for the eccentricities of its owner. Weissman did not set prices for drinks; rather, they varied depending on his mood and how well he knew the customer. He was known for wearing mismatched socks and gave free drinks to patrons who caught him in a matching pair. He also exchanged drinks for bits of Navy memorabilia, which led to the bar's signature collection.