Royal Tavern – circa 1940’s. This bar was called Royal when the Witczak’s took it over in the early 1940’s. They changed the name to Felix the Cat’s in the early 50’s. Thanks to Joe Gauthier for the image.
Royal Tavern – circa 1940’s – bar token, front.
Royal Tavern – bar token, back.
Felix the Cat Bar – This photo is circa 1950s and appeared in the Sunday, January 10, 1988 edition of the Herald Times. Photo courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak/Herald Times/Gannett.com.
“Felix the Cat” Witczak with his wife Lucy, circa 1970’s. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.
Felix the Cat’s Bar – Coin purse, circa 1960.
Felix the Cat’s Bar – circa late 1950’s – Matchbook. Photo courtesy of Bob Witczak.
Felix the Cats’ Bar – Ad – 12-29-56. Manitowoc Herald Times.
Felix the Cat’s & Papa’s Joes – circa 1960’s – Bar tokens. Photo courtesy of Bob Witczak.
Felix the Cat Bar -1957 – Bowling team. Front row: (l to r) “Shivers” Zutz; Felix “The Cat” Witczak; “Bud” Budnik. Back row: “Papa Joe” Witczak; Ervin Wicklacz; “Butch” Kohls; Stan “Sweeny” Tomchek. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – 1962 – Bowling team. (l to r) Stanley Becker; Joe Becker; Felix “The Cat” Witczak; “Papa Joe” Witczak; Ervin Wicklacz; Stan “Sweeny” Tomchek. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – At Christmas time, this label would have been attached to gift bottles of Brandy for the men, and wine for the women. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1960’s. Exterior shot near entrance which was below street level. Photo courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1970’s. Papa Joe Witczak on left, wife Ruth, and Felix “Skates” Zigmund. Photo courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1970’s – matchbook. The inscription reads: “When you’re tired and thirsty – Rest your old ass here.” Image courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1970’s – Polish sticker. Image courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – 1976 – notepad. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – 1966 – Ladie’s Bowling Team (L to R), Papa Joe; Dolly Gleichner; Vivan Novak; Marie Herzog; Irene Schmidt; Lorraine Oswald. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.
Papa Joe’s Bar – Bowling shirt. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.
Tony’s Bar- circa late 1970’s. That’s Tony behind the bar on a New Year’s eve. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.
Tony’s Bar – circa 1970s. That’s Tony on the right with one of his favorite bartenders Felix “Skates” Zigmund. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.
Tony’s Bar – circa early 1980s. In memory of Donna Becker (1926-2011). She was a well known bartender and over the years worked at a variety of taverns in Manitowoc. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.
Mustang Sally’s – 2008. This location closed in 2009 and briefly reopened in 2010.
Happy Hour Bar & Grill – This tavern was opened in late 2010 replacing Mustang Sally’s. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.
Buzzy’s Happy Hour – November 22, 2011. That’s Shirley Basken (Buzzy’s mom) standing behind the bar.
Happy Hour Bar – September 2013. Closing and move announcement. Image courtesy of Michael Novak.
M & B Happy Hour – A new bar that opened in fall of 2014. Image courtesy of Michael Novak.
