215 N. 8th St.

Owl Saloon – circa 1915. On the far right is Lawrence Fuka, Sr. who ran this tavern from 1910-1919 until the start of prohibition when it was converted into a restaurant. This photo is courtesy of Stan Fuka, the grandson of Lawrence. He mentioned that his father’s boyhood duty at the saloon was cleaning the spitoons.

 

Tony’s Bar – circa early 1950’s. Matchbook, front.

Tony’s Bar – matchbook, back.

Sportsman’s Bar – 1971. The bar is on the right corner. This photo was taken looking east down Buffalo. Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Police Dept. files.

Uncle Thirsty’s – Friday, December 17, 1971 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Uncle Thirsty’s – T-shirt, circa early 1980’s. Photo courtesy of Louise Henderson

Uncle Thirsty’s – T-shirt, circa early 1980’s. Photo courtesy of Louise Henderson.

Chewy’s – circa 2000 – matchbook.

Chewy’s – 2009.

Chewy’s – 2011. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Chewy’s – In memory of Chewy Piaskowski who passed away on February 15, 2012. The photo was taken in 2009 before the Badger Helmet was removed due to licensing restrictions.

Chewy’s – Article from the Manitowoc Herald Times by Charlie Mathews – February 18, 2012. Article courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Chewy’s Bar – November 2012. This photo shows the newly remodeled front. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.