Hey, how would I know what that bordello was called? :-)
I hear you, though. I think it was more accepted, especially out west as you noted. In fact, its still more accepted out west (I live in Las Vegas, nuff said).
I like to talk with old timers too and they have a matter-of-fact approach to the issue, so you are right in that regard.
Kaufman's is still in business. I found it on a web travel guide.
Pauline's (or whatever it was called) was a landmark in its day. It was also a speakeasy whose main competitor was the 21 Club. I've seen old guys' eyes get misty when talking about the place.