Category: Taverns

This is the category for a Manitowoc Tavern.

818/819 Washington St.

818 Washington

Pribek’s Bar – circa late 1930’s . Jim Pribek stands outside his tavern. Image courtesy of his grandnephew, James Pribek.

Hook’s Place – circa 1942. The building on the far left (only partially visible) is the tavern.

819 Washington

Schindler House – August 23, 1935. Ad – Manitowoc Sun newspaper.

Hook’s – circa early 1940’s – matchbook.

Hook’s Tavern – circa 1940’s – bar token, front.

Hook’s Tavern – bar token, back.

Courthouse – circa 1940’s. The building to the right would have been Leonard Hook’s or Jack’s bar at 819 Washington St. Photo from an old postcard.

Jack’s Bar – August 9th, 1948. The bar is the building partially visible on the far right. This photo was taken by the city engineer’s office during the Washington St. widening project. The building was torn down many years ago.

Jack’s Bar – circa late 1940’s – matchbook, front.

Jack’s Bar – matchbook, back.

Aquarium Bar – 1953 – ad.

Rapids Rd./Manitowoc Rapids

Site of Charlie Hynek’s Tavern – circa late 1800’s -early 1900’s. Photo courtesy of Alice Khail.

Hynek’s Tavern – circa 1930’s. Charlie Hynek stands behind his bar. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hynek’s Tavern – circa 1940’s. It was operated by Charles and Lillian Hynek from 1935-1958. The building has been torn down and the Shipbuilder’s Credit Union sits on the site at 200 N. Rapids Rd. Photo courtesy of Chuck Prosek.

Hynek’s Tavern – Saturday, September 7, 1940 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Charles Hynek – circa 1950’s. This was a photo taken at a Manitowoc County Tavern League meeting in which Charles served as its president in the 1950’s. He is seated in the middle of the group (the others are unidentified). Photo courtesy of Chuck Prosek.

Hynek’s Tavern – circa early 1950’s, matchbook.

Hynek’s Tavern – matchbook, back.

Club Riviera  – Ad – Wednesday, December 31, 1958. Image: Manitowoc Herald Times.

Jack’s R Better – February 4, 2007. Article from the Herald Times. Used by permission of Herald Times/Gannett.com. A special Tip O’ the Hat to Michael Novak for pulling from his files.

714 Buffalo St.

Blitz & Schmidt Tavern – Saturday, December 23, 1933. Ad – Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hi-Life Tavern – Friday, September 20, 1940 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tadych’s Bar – November 1947. Charlie Tadych holds his son, Chuck, outside his tavern after he had recently purchased it that year. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1947 -Charlie Tadych holds his son, Chuck, inside the bar near the front window. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948 – Charlie did a remodel in the spring. Exterior shot during renovation of front entrance. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948. Photo of the large elm before it was removed. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948. Removal of large elm tree. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948. The delivery of the new bar – going in through the front window opening. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948. Charlie Tadych stands behind his new bar. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948. Charlie at the bar with 4 yr. old son, Chuck, and holding in his right hand – his ever present pipe. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948. Photo of remodeled exterior. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Tadych’s Bar – 1948.  Charlie stands outside where the new parking meter will be added to the post. He has placed a cigar box on top for his patrons to add money until the meter is installed. Photo courtesy of Chuck Tadych.

Gallery Lounge – 1986 – Wis. Arch. & Hist. Inventory – Image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Digger Dave’s – circa 1990s. Matchbook, front.

Digger Dave’s – matchbook, back.

Digger Dave’s – 2009.

2001 Hamilton St.

Liberty Hall – circa early 1900’s. This location would eventually become Becker’s Beer Garden in the 1930’s and then Jack’s Beer Garden beginning in the 1940’s. Photo used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Becker’s Soft Drink Parlor – circa 1920s. Matchbook, front. During prohibition (1920-1933), many taverns converted to being soft drink sellers, though some of them still had alcohol available “under the table”.

Becker’s Soft Drink Parlor – matchbook, back.

John Becker & Sons – circa 1930s. Ashtray. Image courtesy of Bill Shrank.

Becker’s Beer Garden – Friday, May 31, 1940. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Becker’s Beer Garden – circa 1940’s – beer glass.

Jack’s Beer Garden – Friday, December 22, 1972 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Jack’s Beer Garden – 1974. The following photos were taken of the band Slipshod in the backroom at Jack’s. The cartoon characters that appear on the wall were painted by John Chadek, a local patron and artist, and formed a mural that spanned the entire room. In the photo from the left are Bob Nett, Dave Lochmann, Mitch Hansen, Richie Krueger, and Allan Vesely. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

Jack’s Beer Garden – 1974. From the left are Allan Vesely, Mitch Hansen, Dave Lochmann, Richie Krueger and Bob Nett. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

Jack’s Beer Garden – 1974. From the left are Mitch Hansen, Dave Lochmann, Allan Vesely, Bob Nett and Richie Krueger. Photo courtesy of Allan Vesely.

Jack’s Beer Garden – circa mid-1970s. Bryan Lee and band sing the blues. Photo courtesy of Ted Fordney.

Jack’s Beer Garden – New Year’s Eve 1975. The Fordney Brother’s Band performing – from left: Tom Chermak, Ted Fordney, Mark Longacre, Mike Fordney. Photo courtesy of Ted Fordney.

Jack’s Beer Garden – New Year’s Eve 1975. Jim Krueger peforming with Handbag – that’s Ted Sweeney, to his left on bass. Photo courtesy of Ted Fordney.

Jack’s Beer Garden – 1976 – Main entrance.  From top left – Richie, Nubzy.  From bottom left – Jim Bolle, Mackel.  Photo courtesy of Charlie Gilmore.

Jacks 76 - Richie , Nubzy , Jim Bolle , Mackel

Jack’s Beer Garden – 1977 – ad.

Lord Rumbottoms – Friday, December 24, 1982 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

1018 S. 10th St.

Pribek’s Tavern – circa 1945, matchbook. Image courtesy of Adrian Gollata.

Shirley & Art’s – 1972. South 10th and Hancock looking north. The bar is located to the left of the white truck. Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Police Dept. files.

Shirley & Art’s – 1972. The tavern is to the right of Schwinn Cyclery. Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Police Dept. files.

2202 Marshall St.

Hilltop Tavern – Friday, May 31, 1940. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Hill Top Tavern – Friday, December 5, 1941. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Tip Top Tap – Friday, August 2, 1946 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

3 T’s  – 2009.

3 T’s – 2016. Photo: Michael Novak.

810 Commercial St.

Glenn Inn – Monday, August 11, 1913. Business article – The Manitowoc Daily Herald.

Glenn Inn Coffee Shop – Tuesday, April 21, 1931. Ad – The Evening Times.

Glenn Inn Coffee Shop – September 4, 1935 – Ad. This business was located adjacent (west) to the Glenn Inn. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Glenn Inn – September 4, 1936. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Glenn Inn – December 18, 1936. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Glenn Inn – circa 1930s – Stationary & envelope. Charles Reitmeyer was the proprietor of the Glenn Inn during the 1930’s through the mid-1940s.

Glenn Inn – February 1950. From left to right – William Karlin, Al Axberg, Alex Karlin. That’s the Johnson Hill’s building across the street. Photo courtesy of Paul Karlin.

Glenn Inn – February 1950. From left to right – Al Axberg, Alex Karlin, William Karlin. Photo courtesy of Paul Karlin.

Glenn Inn – February 1950. Alex (left) and William Karlin. Photo courtesy of Paul Karlin.

Glenn Inn – Oct. 12, 1951. This photo was taken by the city engineer’s office during the repaving of Commercial St. Looking west down Commercial St., the Glenn Inn is the second building on the right with the overhanging sign.

Glenn Inn – circa 1953, matchbook, front.

Glenn Inn – matchbook, back.

Glenn Inn – circa 1950s –  Can/Bottle opener/skinny cigar cutter. Image courtesy of Jim Staudt.

1502 Madison St.

1502 Madison – circa 1900. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Wergin’s Tavern – May, 7, 1937. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Pilster’s Tavern – July 2, 1937. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Sportsman Tavern – August 25, 1939. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messeger.

Sportsman’s Tavern – circa late 1930s/early 1940s – token, front. Image courtesy of Tom Casper.

Sportsman’s Tavern – bar token, back. Image courtesy of Tom Casper.

Ed’s Bar (Peaschek) – Ashtray, circa late 1940’s-early 50’s. The 4 digit phone number appeared in city directory during this time period. After ’55 they added one number before the 4 digits – Ed’s became 4-9849. Photo courtesy of Matt Lambries.

Ed’s Bar – circa 1950’s-early 60’s. A wall plaque/thermometer. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Nick’s Bar – 1987. Photo courtesy of Roger Nickels.

Nick’s Bar – 1985 – Wis. Arch. & Hist. Inventory – This image cannot be copied without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

Nick’s Bar – Sunday, April 4th, 2004, article. Courtesy of Roger & Judi Nickels/Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Replay – 2009.

Replay – November 22, 2011. Steve Gauthier, owner, behind the bar.

The Replay Bar, January 2016. Steve Gauthier and family operated this tavern from April 20th, 2004 until Friday, May 13th 2016.

1502 Madison - Replay Cropped

Fourplay – is the new tavern that opened in late summer 2016 after the closing of the Replay. This ad appeared in the Lakeshore Entertainer newspaper on September 8th, 2016. A tip o’ the hat to Michael Novak for sending in the ad.

FOURPLAY - SEPT 2016

1144 S. 21st. St.

Royal Tavern – circa 1940’s. This bar was called Royal when the Witczak’s took it over in the early 1940’s. They changed the name to Felix the Cat’s in the early 50’s. Thanks to Joe Gauthier for the image.


Royal Tavern – circa 1940’s – bar token, front.

Royal Tavern – bar token, back.

Felix the Cat Bar – This photo is circa 1950s and appeared in the Sunday, January 10, 1988 edition of the Herald Times. Photo courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak/Herald Times/Gannett.com.

“Felix the Cat” Witczak with his wife Lucy, circa 1970’s. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Felix the Cat’s Bar – Coin purse, circa 1960.

Felix the Cat’s Bar – circa late 1950’s – Matchbook. Photo courtesy of Bob Witczak.

Felix the Cats’ Bar – Ad – 12-29-56. Manitowoc Herald Times.

Felix The Cat Ad - 12-29-56

Felix the Cat’s & Papa’s Joes – circa 1960’s – Bar tokens. Photo courtesy of Bob Witczak.

Felix the Cat Bar -1957 – Bowling team. Front row: (l to r) “Shivers” Zutz; Felix “The Cat” Witczak; “Bud” Budnik. Back row: “Papa Joe” Witczak; Ervin Wicklacz; “Butch” Kohls; Stan “Sweeny” Tomchek. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – 1962 – Bowling team. (l to r) Stanley Becker; Joe Becker; Felix “The Cat” Witczak; “Papa Joe” Witczak; Ervin Wicklacz; Stan “Sweeny” Tomchek. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – At Christmas time, this label would have been attached to gift bottles of Brandy for the men, and wine for the women. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1960’s. Exterior shot near entrance which was below street level. Photo courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1970’s. Papa Joe Witczak on left, wife Ruth, and Felix “Skates” Zigmund. Photo courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1970’s – matchbook. The inscription reads: “When you’re tired and thirsty – Rest your old ass here.” Image courtesy of Tom and Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – circa 1970’s – Polish sticker. Image courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – 1976 – notepad. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – 1966 – Ladie’s Bowling Team (L to R), Papa Joe; Dolly Gleichner; Vivan Novak; Marie Herzog; Irene Schmidt; Lorraine Oswald. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.

Papa Joe’s Bar – Bowling shirt. Photo courtesy of Tom & Mary Witczak.

Tony’s Bar- circa late 1970’s. That’s Tony behind the bar on a New Year’s eve. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Tony’s Bar – circa 1970s. That’s Tony on the right with one of his favorite bartenders Felix “Skates” Zigmund. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Tony’s Bar – circa early 1980s. In memory of Donna Becker (1926-2011). She was a well known bartender and over the years worked at a variety of taverns in Manitowoc. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Mustang Sally’s – 2008. This location closed in 2009 and briefly reopened in 2010.

Happy Hour Bar & Grill – This tavern was opened in late 2010 replacing Mustang Sally’s. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Buzzy’s Happy Hour – November 22, 2011. That’s Shirley Basken (Buzzy’s mom) standing behind the bar.

Happy Hour Bar – September 2013. Closing and move announcement. Image courtesy of Michael Novak.

M & B Happy Hour – A new bar that opened in fall of 2014. Image courtesy of Michael Novak.

M&BHappy Hour 1144S21st St 2014