Taverns – Page 2 – Manitowoc Tavern History

902 S. 14th / 835 S. 15th St.

902 S. 14th -Northwestern House – Friday, December 21, 1951. Ad courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Schneider’s Bar – Ad – Tuesday, December 30, 1952. Image: Manitowoc Herald Times.

Jean & Lloyd’s – circa mid-1980s. Bar token. Courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Stevie Rays Bar – established 1986. Jacket photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

902 S. 14th – The Downrigger bar was owned by Ray & Adeline Vesely and operated from 1989 until 2002. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

The Downrigger – Ray Vesely at the bar. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

The Downrigger – Ray, Adeline and Acacia Vesely. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

The Downrigger – Spark Plugz band performing. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

The Downrigger – Happy Schnapps Combo performing on the deck in 1991. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

The Downrigger – Allan Vesely gets married in July 1993. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

The Downrigger – John the Conqueroo band performing at Allan Vesely’s wedding. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

In Memory post – 12/11/24.

902 S. 14th – Original site of Glenn’s Bar – New Year’s Day 2010.

Glenn’s Bar – Monday, August 30, 2010. Photo courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Glenn’s Bar – Monday, August 30, 2010. Photo courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Dr. Jennifer Rada

Glenn’s Bar – Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Photo courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Glenn’s Bar site – September 2010.

Glenn’s Bar site – October 2010.

835 S. 15th – Glenn’s Bar – August 2011. Glenn’s bar rising from the ashes, though not literally, since he’s rebuilding his new tavern down the block at 15th and Franklin. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Glenn’s Bar – August 2011. Another photo of the new building looking northeast. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Glenn’s Bar – May 2012. Glenn’s new bar (looking northeast) finally opened this spring at 835 S. 15th St. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Glenn’s Bar – May 2012. Looking southeast. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Glenn’s Bar – 835 S. 15th St. At last a new sign is installed. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Train Wreck Bar & Grill – photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

215 N. 8th St.

Owl Saloon – circa 1917-19. 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.

Lawrence Fuka, Sr. was born in Prarie du Chien in 1875. He operated taverns in Norman and Two Creeks prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1910. Shortly after his move to Manitowoc, he took over the Owl Tavern and operated it until about 1933. During Prohibition, he operated the business as a restaurant only. He passed away at the age of 78 in 1953 after a brief illness. In this photo, taken in 1939, Lawrence is standing on the left next to an unidentified friend. Image: Courtesy of John Fuka, a grandson of Lawrence.

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.

Silver Lake Taverns/Bars in Manitowoc County

Silver Lake Hotel – circa 1920’s. William Hasenfus operated the property from about 1910-1925. Postcard courtesy of Michael Novak.

Silver Lake Ballroom – Feb. 21, 1934. Photo courtesy of John Budan.

Silver Lake Resort – circa 1940’s. Image used by permission of Herald TimeReporter/Gannett.com

Silver Lake Resort – Tuesday, July 21, 1964. Article reprinted by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Art’s 151 Club – Tuesday, December 27, 1949. Article reprinted by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Art’s 151 Club – circa 1940’s. Image courtesy of Michael Novak.

ROCK AND ROLL BARS – 1950s – John Budan’s recollections – part 1.

ROCK AND ROLL BARS – 1950s – John Budan’s recollections – part 2.

Port Sandy Bay – Judy Budan, circa 1956. Photo courtesy of John Budan.

JUDY BUDAN

810 / 901 Chicago St.

810 CHICAGO ST.

Columbia House – circa 1890s. Many of the establishments of this day were taverns and hotels or boarding houses. It remained the Columbia until about 1906 when the name changed to the Green Bay House. Conrad Jaeckel was the proprietor from the 1890s until 1900 at which time John Bartelme becomes listed as owner.

Columbian House

Columbian House – Conrad Jaeckel, proprietor. Bar token, front – circa 1890s. Image courtesy of Michael Duescher.

CONRAD JAECKEL TOKEN FRONT

Columbian House – Conrad Jaeckel, proprietor. Bar token, back – circa 1890s. Image courtesy of Michael Duescher.

CONRAD JAECKEL TOKEN BACK

Green Bay Hotel – John Wegner Jr., proprietor. Postcard circa 1906-1920. Photo credit: D Jay Skatebo

901 Chicago

Badger Hotel – circa 1925.

Badger Hotel – circa 1940s. Matchbook-front.

Badger Hotel – matchbook, back.

Brull’s Badger Bar – Wed. December 30, 1959 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Ollendorf’s Bar – Sports Jersey. Ollendorf’s operated from 1964-72. Jersey donated by John Budan.

Poor House – Saturday, December 16, 1972 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Poor House – Friday, February 25, 1977 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Poor House – circa 1970s. Bar token, front. Courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Poor House – bar token, back. Courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Malcolm’s – 1979. Invitation to start of business. Image courtesy of Malcolm Shaw.

Malcolm’s – 1980’s menu. Images courtesy of Malcolm Shaw

Malcolm’s – Friday, October 24, 1980 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

901 Chicago – 2009.

901 Chicago St. – Saturday, April 20, 2013. Looking about the same in 2013. This building is in need of serious repairs, but the question is: Is it too late to restore?

901 Chicago St. – Saturday, April 20, 2013. This photo was taken through the front window. Items remaining since the last reincarnation as a Mexican restaurant back around the late 1990s.

Malcolm Shaw – In Memoriam – 1934-2021

716/719/809 Jay St.

716 Jay St.

Foam Tavern – Pen – circa 1970s. Freeby given away at the holidays. Photo courtesy of Joe Kochan.

719

Capitol Hotel and Cafe – 1926 Manitowoc County Fair Ad. Notice that the name is Hotel & Cafe because this was during prohibition. Also notice that the price of a room didn’t change from this time through the matchbook below in 1940s.

Capitol Hotel & Tavern – circa 1940’s. Matchbook, front.

Capitol Hotel & Tavern – matchbook, back.

Capitol Hotel & Tavern – matchbook, inside.

Capitol Hotel – Monday, December 24, 1951. Ad – courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Capitol Bar & Hotel – Tuesday, December 31, 1968. Ad – Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Capitol Bar – Friday, December 1, 1972 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Remember When – Thursday, June 4, 1981. Ad used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

809 Jay St.

Herald Times – August 22, 1950. Image credit: Violet Pajurski

Hoot and Ev’s – screwdriver give-a-way. Photo credit: Mike Duescher

1502/1516 Clark St.

1502 Clark

Corner of 15th & Clark St. about 1900. The tavern was probably operated by Walter Pellet at this time. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Schubert’s Hotel – From the obit. as posted on the site 2manitowoc.com. Submitted courtesy of Tiffany Brown.

Bill’s Tavern – August 6, 1937, Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Pete’s Tavern – matchbook, circa 1940. Images courtesy of Joseph Dempsky.

Arnie & Lila Novak – February 6, 1982. This photo was taken at the Vet’s Club, upstairs hall. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Arnie & Lila’s Bar – circa 1970’s – Lila’s jacket. Arnie & Lila Novak were at this location from 1969-83. Photo courtesy of Jeff Novak, Jr.

Tom & Jerry’s – 1985 – Wis. State Historical Society – This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

TJ’s Sports Bar – Winter 2016. TJ’s has been open at this location since 2002.

TJ's Sports Bar & Grill

1516 Clark

Clark Street Tavern – July 2, 1937. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Erv’s Bar – April 26, 1948. From left: Herman Kohls, Erv Gomm (owner), Clara Kohls, Dave Novak. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Erv’s Bar – circa late 1940’s. Matchbook – front.

Erv’s Bar – matchbook, back.

Erv’s Bar – matchbook, inside.

Clark St. Inn – 1984. Used by permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

1516 Clark St. – 2009.

3920 Calumet Ave.

Van’s Drive-In – Tuesday, July 21, 1964. Ray Van Ells was celebrating his third anniversary in business when this photo was taken. Image courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Van’s Liquor – Business card, circa 2008.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – July 2010. Van’s Liquor is being transformed into a bar. Grand Opening near Labor Day 2010.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – July 2010. Rich “Wenzel” Krueger stands in his liquor store in the early phase of transformation into a tavern.

Van’s Liquor – July 2010.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – Labor Day Weekend 2010. Owner Rich Krueger stands inside the “work in progress” interior.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – Labor Day Weekend 2010. Looking across the room toward the bar.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – Labor Day Weekend 2010. New bar area being finished off for the grand opening later in September.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – Labor Day Weekend 2010. The new business sign.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – Opened for business on Friday, September 24, 2010 at approx. 11 a.m.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – Friday, October 1, 2010. Owner Rich Krueger behind the bar.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – Friday, October 1, 2010 – front sign.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – November 22, 2011. Rich Krueger – da barkeep on duty.

Wenzel’s Perfect World – November 22, 2011.

WPW – 5-17-15.

EXTERIOR SIGN 5-17-15

705 Chicago St.

Jerry’s Inn – Thursday, April 6, 1933 – ad. This ad appeared the night before the first repeal making 3.2% beer and light wine legal to drink. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Jerry’s – Friday, June 30, 1933. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Louie’s Bar – Friday, November 6, 1942 – ad. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun Messenger.

The Barn – Saturday, January 31, 1953. Ad courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Music Bar – Wed. December 30, 1959 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Music Bar – June 1965 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Music Bar – Saturday, February 5, 1966. Photo courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Music Bar – Saturday, February 5, 1966. Article courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

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Music Bar – 1975 – Wis. Arch. & Hist. Inventory – This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Music Bar – from a 1982 Phone book ad.

Music Bar – 1986. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Music Bar – 1987. Photos used by permission of J. Shimon & J. Lindemann

Music Bar matchbook – image courtesy of John Budan.

Music Bar – July, 2001. The city had closed the bar that summer due to code violations. Ray was also battling cancer and died on October 26th, 2001 at age 80. Photo courtesy of John Budan.

Music Bar Site – 2008.

Music Bar site – November 22, 2011.

705 Chicago – Saturday, April 20, 2013. This interior photo was taken through the front window.

705 Chicago St. – 4-20-13. This interior photo was taken through the front window.

705 Chicago St. – Winter 2016

Music Bar 2016

705 Chicago St. – Demolition photos taken on April 8th, 2021. Photos courtesy of Michael Novak.

Demo photo 2.

Demo photo 3.

Demo photo 4.

Demo photo 5.

Demo photo 6.

Demo photo 7.

Demo photo 8.

Demo photo 9.

Demo photo 10.

Music Bar front door – Manitowoc bar history collection – 2021.

1202 S. 10th St.

Paul Riederer Saloon – circa early 1900’s. This saloon would have operated from the early 1890’s until the early 1930’s. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

My Tavern – May 8, 1936 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

My Tavern – July 16, 1937. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Bohman’s Beer Garden – matchbook, circa 1940. Image courtesy of Joseph Dempsky.

Dutch Mill, circa early 1940’s. I’m including this photo of Carl Kamm even though it was not taken at the South 10th St. Address. It was taken at the Dutch Mill on Memorial Drive which Carl Kamm was running in the early 1940’s before he had opened Kamm’s Tap. That’s him in the white shirt on the right, with his wife, Annabelle, in the polka dot dress next to him on the left.

Photo courtesy of Edna Meister

Kamm’s Tap Room, July 1957. Carl Kamm standing outside his property at 1202 S. 10th St. (Photo courtesy of Edna Meister).

Kamm’s Tap – 1975. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Kamm’s Tap – 1985. This image cannot by copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

TIJUANA ROSE BAJA GRILL & CANTINA – Back in 1999, Steve Kuehnl and his family purchased the Hamilton House Bar. They opened for business on June 2nd, 1999. They retained the Hamilton House name until 2002 when they renamed the bar the “Tijuana Rose Baja Grill & Cantina”. This successful bar and grill remained in operation until December 12, 2015 when they retired. 1202 S. 10th St.

Tijuana Rose Baja Grill & Cantina – Owners Steve & Rosa Kuehnl – 2010. Photo courtesy of Steve Kuehnl.

Tijuana Rose - Steve And Wife

Tijuana Rose – 2010 – The Harley Bar – This is the old, original bar – note the unique “shelf” running underneath the bar top.

Tijuana Rose Bar And Grill - Bar Shot

Tijuana Rose – 2010 – Back of the bar looking toward dining area. Photo courtesy of Steve Kuehnl.

Tijuana Rose Bar Looking Toward Dining Rm

Tijuana Rose – 2010 – Dining room view. Photo courtesy of Steve Kuehnl.

Tijuana Rose - Dining Room Shot

10th St. Pub – opened in February of 2017. Photo: July 2017.

401 N. 10th St.

Manhattan Club – June 30, 1964 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Manhattan Club – circa 1960’s – bar token, front.

Manhatten Club – bar token, back.

Gilly’s Saloon – 1993. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Gilly’s Saloon – 2008.

Gilly’s Saloon – Breakfast Club t-shirt. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Gilly’s Saloon – 2012. Looking north – this tavern at 401 N. 10th St. has been operating at this location since the early 1980s and was originally called Gilly’s Gaslight. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.