Taubert’s Billiard & Pool Parlors August 5, 1900 – From the scrapbook of Lynda Cyr Dvorachek’s grandfather – Joseph Samuel Williams became the owner of the Williams House Hotel at 802-814 Franklin and the Billiard Parlor at 807 Quay St. after the death of his mother Anna Kellner Williams.
Taubert’s Billiard & Pool Parlors August 5, 1903 – From the scrapbook of Lynda Cyr Dvorachek’s grandfather.
Taubert’s Billiard & Pool Parlors – 807 Quay St. Submitted by Lynda Cyr Dvorachek from her grandfather’s scrapbook.
Interior shot of Taubert’s Billiard & Pool Parlors – 807 Quay St. Submitted by Lynda Cyr Dvorachek whose grandfather owned the Williams hotel and the Billiard hall.
Map showing location of Williams hotel and Taubert’s Billiard & Pool Parlor. Submitted by Lynda Cyr Dvorachek.
Seitz’s Cafe – Saturday, January 21, 1933. Ad – Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Arcade Bar – operated during the early 1930’s-early 50’s at this address. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
The Arcade – Tuesday, December 22, 1936. Ad – Courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
The Arcade – Saturday, August 21, 1937 – Ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Arcade Bar – matchbook. Frank J. Pelisek operated at this address from the early 1930’s-early 50’s.
Arcade Bar – matchbook interior. Same as above.
Arcade Wonder Bar – August 2, 1940. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.
Corral Bar – Saturday, November 14, 1964. Ad courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.
Lang’s Lounge – Friday, October 26, 1973 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Richards – Friday, December 26, 1975. Ad – Courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Richard’s Club – Friday, December 17, 1976 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com
Fat Champs – 2005 – Herald Times Article. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com. A Tip O’ the Hat to Michael Novak for this article.
Fat Champs – 2008. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak & Teresa Marker.
Fat Seagull – May 2012. This photo show the new sign on the side. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.
Fat Seagull – This photo shows the newly remodeled entrance. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.