When Daniel Scordato acquired Treasury 1929 in Downtown Tucson, he saw an art deco gem. He envisioned a venue hosting weddings or co-workers enjoying a teambuilding event.
The lower level also intrigued him. He thought “speakeasy,” but he didn’t think he was “cool enough to own a bar” or that it would be successful.
But he threw caution to the wind and gave it a go. Emerald 29 was born — with its green light making the entrance. Open sporadically from 8 p.m. to midnight, the speakeasy hosts live jazz, blues and soul…