Opera Hall – circa early 1900’s. Looking north down 8th St., the Carnegie Library is on the left and the Opera House is on the right. From an H. Benke postcard.
New Opera House – Friday, January 16, 1920 – ad. Prohibition would have been in effect when this dance was held. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Terrace Gardens – Tuesday, December 5, 1933 – ad. The repeal of the 18th amendment took place on December 5 and taverns could once again begin selling liquor. Also, beer and wine could now be sold with an alcohol content greater than 3.2%. Image used by permission of the Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Terrace Gardens – Friday, December 29, 1933 – Ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
New Opera House – circa 1940’s. Matchbook – front.
New Opera House – matchbook, back.
New Opera House – matchbook, inside cover.
The New Opera House – 1950 – is the building with the numerous advertisements painted on the side. The larger square portion that shows the Miller High Life sign was the first to be torn down in the middle 1950’s. The main building fronting N. 8th St. stood for another 25 years.
Rathskellar Bar – 1959. The owners during this time were Harley & Mona Hrudka. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hrudka.
Rathskellar Bar – circa late 1950’s-early 60’s. Harley Hrudka, owner, tending bar. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hrudka.
Rathskellar Bar – circa late 1950’s-early 60’s. Harley Hrudka’s wife, Mona, tending bar. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hrudka.
Dottie’s Mistake – Saturday, October 30, 1965-ad. This was the last tavern to operate in the Opera House building. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Krishna Coffee House – Wednesday, October 11, 1967. This was the first article written about the opening of the Krishna. It was the last business to occupy the Opera House and existed for several years. Image appears courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com
Krishna Coffee House – Friday, October 13, 1967. This article announces the business opening. Image courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com
Krishna Coffee House – Friday, June 7, 1968. An article about the perfomance of the Rock band, Grease. Image courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com
Opera House – circa early 1970’s. This photo was taken at end of this beautiful building’s life. It housed a variety of taverns with dance halls over the years. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.
Opera House – circa 1975. Demolition photo. Photo courtesy of Manitowoc County Historical Society.
