1000 Washington St.

Bleser Brewing Company – circa 1930’s at 1004 Washington St. The building on the far right is 1000 Washington Street which housed the Union Labor Hall (sign overhanging the street) and the Union Tavern (1930’s-46). Photo courtesy of John Brunner.

Orville’s Bar – July 9th, 1948. The bar is on the corner to the right. This photo was taken by the city engineer’s office during the Washington St. widening project.

Orville’s Bar – August 6th, 1948. This photo was taken by the city engineer’s office during the Washington St. widening project.

Orville’s Bar – circa late 1940s. This is a picture of my mother (center) and 2 friends. You can see the Automatic hostess machine along the back wall (looks like the juke box). Click on this link if you haven’t seen this history. That’s probably Orville’s hand behind the bar.

Orville’s Bar – 1953 – from an old postcard. Notice the Automatic Hostess unit on the right wall between the booths. You can click on this name to be taken to the Automatic Hostess page. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.

Orville’s Bar – circa 1950’s – bar token, front.

Orville’s Bar – bar token, back.