Taverns – Page 3 – Manitowoc Tavern History

916 Chicago St.

Farmer’s House Hotel – circa 1900. Photo used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Teteak Bros. Tavern – Thursday, April 6, 1933 – ad. This ad appeared the night before the repeal of the law making it legal to drink 3.2% beer and light wine. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Teteak Bros. – circa 1915. Tile steps of the outside entrance. Photo taken in 2010.

Marek’s Tavern – Friday, June 30, 1933. Ad used by permission of Herald Times/Gannett.com

Denk’s – 1950 Phone book ad.

Denk’s – business card, circa 1950s. Image courtesy of John Budan.

Denk’s – business card-back, circa 1950s. Image courtesy of John Budan.

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

Who’s Inn – Friday, October 22, 1976 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Whoo’s Inn – Friday, December 15, 1978 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Whoo’s Inn – circa late 1980’s-early 90’s – Ice scraper. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Bar area – The bar as it appeared in Spring of 2010.

Bar area – The left side of the bar room as it appeared in Spring of 2010.

Johnny’s Juke Joint – 2008. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Johnny’s Juke Joint Sign – The sign sits on the property next door, taken down after the tavern closed in 2008. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

916/918 Chicago St. – Thursday, January 13, 2011. Demolition well underway at this historic site – home to many taverns over the years. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

916/918 Chicago St. – Thursday, January 13, 2011. Building demolition – rear view. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

916/918 Chicago St. – January 26, 2011. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

916 Chicago site – November 2011. After the demolition this site is now reduced to a parking lot.

504/602 Commercial St.

504 Commercial

Lakeview Bar – circa early 1940s. Matchbook, front.

Lakeview Bar – matchbook, back.

Lakeview Hotel – ad from a 1950 phone book.

Lakeview Hotel – 1954. This would have been known as Bob & Helen’s Lakeview Hotel at this time. The building is at the far end of the first block on the left. Because this is a detail of a larger photo the resolution is reduced, but if you look close, you can see the overhanging bar sign on the corner. The map page gives the approximate location for where this building stood.

Sportmen’s Bar – circa 1956, matchbook, front.

Sportmen’s Bar – matchbook, back.

Sportmen’s Bar – matchbook, inside.

602 Commercial

Virginia Tavern – Friday, June 10, 1938. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Virginia Tavern – circa late 1930’s-early 40’s. Image courtesy of Mike Duescher.

The Ship – Friday, January 5, 1940 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Virginia Tavern – Friday, June 5, 1942 – ad. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun Messenger.

Commercial St. – Fall 1954. Ray Boehm’s tavern is on the left corner at the end of the first block.

Erma’s Bar as it appeared in 1970. This bar was operated by the Boehm family from the late 30’s until 1977.

Erma’s Bar – 1977. After this fire the business was closed and the building was torn down. Photo courtesy of Joe Gauthier.

2315 Washington St.

Mike’s Tavern – Friday, October 31, 1941. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Mike’s Bar – giveaway salt shaker. Image courtesy of Vic Le Clair.

Woody’s Bar – circa 1960’s – matchbook – front.

Woody’s Bar – circa 1960’s – matchbook, back.

Our World – 2008. Bob Vogel’s bar is one of the champions of current day longevity – at this site since 1973.

Our World – bar token. Courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

816 Buffalo St.

– circa 1940’s – bar token, front.

Buffalo Inn – bar token, back.

Buffalo Inn, Ann Kabat – matchbook, circa 1940s. Image courtesy of John Budan.

Monnie’s Buffalo Inn – 1953 City Directory Ad.

Monnie’s Buffalo Inn – Matchbook, circa 1950’s. Photo courtesy of Matt Lambries.

Monnie’s Buffalo Inn – circa 1950’s – bar token, front.

Monnie’s Buffalo Inn – bar token, back.

Buffalo Inn – circa late 1950’s. Matchbook, front.

Buffalo Inn – matchbook, back.

Buffalo Inn – Grand opening ad from 10-26-67. Image courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com

10-26-67 Grand Opening Ad

Buffalo Inn – Ad – 10-3-68. Image courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com

10-3-68 Buffalo Inn Ad

Buffalo Inn – Ad from 5-13-72. Image courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com

5-13-72 Buffalo Inn For Rent Ad

Buffalo Inn – This is Lester Kono at the bar. He and his wife, Irene were the owners from 1967-73. Photo courtesy of Julie Brooks.

Lester Kono

Buffalo Inn – Irene Kono at the bar which she and her husband Lester owned from 1967-73. Photo courtesy of Julie Brooks.

Irene Kono

1216 Washington St.

Art’s Blue Ribbon Bar – July 21st, 1948. This photo was taken by the city engineer’s office during the Washington St. widening project.

Art’s Blue Ribbon Bar – circa 1950’s. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak & Teresa Marker

Art’s Blue Ribbon Bar – circa early 1950s. Matchbook-front.

Art’s Blue Ribbon Bar – matchbook-back.

Art’s Blue Ribbon Bar – matchbook-inside.

Art’s Blue Ribbon Bar – circa late 1950s after remodel (looking towards the north end of tavern). Notice the dropped ceiling. Image courtesy of Michael Novak.

Art’s Blue Ribbon Bar – circa late 1950s after remodel (looking towards the south end of the tavern – entrance on Washington St.). Image courtesy of Michael Novak.

Kenny’s Bar – Friday, March 16, 1973 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Kenny’s Blue Ribbon Bar – Friday, November 12, 1976 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Kenny’s – circa 1990’s. Bar token. Photo courtesy of Andy Beckman.

Kenny B’s Bar – December 1, 2010. This photo was taken at the rear of the building – the tavern has been closed since 2009. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

1216 Washington, westside – May 3rd, 2019. Photo credit: Michael Novak.

1216 Washington, eastside – May 3rd, 2019. Photo credit: Michael Novak.

1216 Washington, westside – July 14th, 2020. Photo credit: Michael Novak.

1216 Washington, eastside – July 14th, 2020. Photo credit: Michael Novak.

1216 Washington rubble, looking north – August 23rd, 2020. Photo credit: Michael Novak.

1216 Washington rubble, looking northeast -August 23rd, 2020. Photo credit: Michael Novak.

935/939 S. 8th St.

German House – 1892. William Stephani stands behind his bar. He had been in the tavern business since the 1870s at various locations including 315 S. 8th. By 1915 the business was known as the Stephani Cafe and was operated by Oscar Belinski. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.

J.A. Hamel Saloon – 1909. This street scene is looking north on S. 8th St. The building is the second on the right after the two awnings.

Pete Thielen’s Cafe & Park Grill – Friday, April 20, 1934 – Ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

5 O’Clock Club – December 2, 1938. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Milt’s 5 O’clock Club – Wednesday, December 31, 1941 – ad. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Five O’Clock Club – Sept. 3rd, 1948. If you look under the Hotel sign you can see a Blatz sign overhanging the street. Attached to the building is a bar sign. This was taken during the Washington St. widening project by the city engineer’s office.

Five O’Clock Club – circa 1940’s. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak & Teresa Marker

5 O’Clock Club – circa 1940s. Matchbook, front.

5 O’Clock Club – Matchbook, back.

Gay Bar – Saturday, January 31, 1953. Before Ray Vassilew went to his own bar (The Barn – 705 Chicago – later to become the Music Bar), his old place, Gordon Barner’s Gay Bar, gave him a send off.

Gay Bar – Tuesday, June 14, 1955. Gordon Barner hosted an auction before moving to his new location at 1208 Washington St. Ad courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

939 S. 8th St.

Rasputin’s – circa 1982 sign. Photo courtesy of Matthew Tykac.

825 S. 8th St.

Hotel Hay – 1926 – Stationary.

Hotel Hay – 1926 – Envelope.

Hotel Hay – circa 1930’s. The bar in this hotel was called the Palm Garden. This building would later become the Hotel Howard.

This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.

Billy’s Cafe – circa 1930’s. Matchbook, front.

Billy’s Cafe – matchbook, back.

Hotel Hay – 1930s – Holiday season. This photo cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.

Hotel Hay Palm Room – Saturday, April 30, 1938 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hotel Hay – August 24th, 1940. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hotel Howard – June 28th, 1948. This photo was taken by the city engineer’s office during the 8th St. bridge repair. The Hotel Howard sign is visible in the distance on the left. Notice the Coney Island Cafe just beyond the B.P.O.E. (Elk’s Club) on the left.

Hotel Howard – circa 1940’s – matchbook.

Hotel Howard – circa 1960’s. Looking north from the corner of Franklin and 8th St. (From an old L.L. Cook postcard).

A picture of the bar known as the “Passion Pit” by those who were customers. This old postcard was sent to someone in the 1962 and reads as follows: “This is the place I work in now. Everything is fine. I’ll be home on Mon nite and Tues. Leave Wed morn. See you all next week. Love Bob.”

Hotel Howard Stage Bar – Friday, August 4th, 1967 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hotel Howard Songbook – Here is a selection from the songbook that was handed out in the 50s/60s for sing-a-longs. Tom Wright’s father was a traveling salesman who acquired it during that era. Images Courtesy of Tom Wright.

Hotel Howard – Dick & Ann’s Restaurant – Saturday, December 30, 1967. Ad – Used Courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

The Pub – Friday, June 12, 1970 – ad. This was the first tavern to operate independently of the Hotel Howard during the early 1970’s. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Some Other Place – Friday, December 1, 1972 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

J.D.’s Lounge – Friday, October 26, 1973 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

The Days of Wine & Roses – Friday, October 22, 1976 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

The Red Fox – Friday, February 18, 1977 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hotel Howard – 1997. This photo was taken shortly before the building was to be torn down. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

3713 Calumet Ave.

Marilyn’s Bar – circa late 1970s. Photo courtesy of Bridget VanGinkel who was Marilyn’s granddaughter.

Marilyn’s Bar – front window – circa late 1970s. Photo courtesy of Bridget VanGinkel.

Marilyn’s Bar – Marilyn of Marilyn’s Bar – circa late 1970s. Photo courtesy of Bridget VanGinkel.

Marilyn’s Bar – Marilyn (far left) and customers – circa late 1970s. Photo courtesy of Bridget VanGinkel.

Marilyn’s Bar – Marilyn behind bar – circa late 1970s. Photo courtesy of Bridget VanGinkel.

807 Quay St.

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.

1103 S. 10th St.

Columbia Hotel – Ad from 1897.

Columbia Hotel & Saloon – circa early 1900s. Standing in front of the tavern is John Gonia, who was Robert Tayor’s Greatgrandfather. Photo credit: Robert Taylor