Category: Taverns

This is the category for a Manitowoc Tavern.

216 N. 10 St.

Star Hotel – Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1898. News item – Manitowoc Daily Herald.

Star Hotel – circa early 1900’s. This business was established in 1871 by Frank Zeman. It had 22 rooms. Several decades later it would be owned by the Meyer family and eventually called Pat’s Tap Room starting in the 1940’s. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.

Star Hotel – circa early 1940’s – bar token, front. In 1940, Pat Meyer, took over the operation of the Star Hotel after his dad, Henry, passed away.

Star Hotel – circa early 1940’s – bar token, back.

Star Hotel – circa early 1940’s. Matchbook – front.

Star Hotel – matchbook, back.

Pat’s Tap Room – circa 1940’s. Matchbook – front.

Pat’s Tap Room – matchbook, back.

Pat’s Tap Room – circa 1940’s – token, front.

Pat’s Tap Room – token, back.

Pat’s Tap Room – 1950 Phone book ad.

Pat’s Tap Room – 1950s, matchbook – front.

Pat’s Tap Room, matchbook, back.

Pat’s Tap Room, matchbook, inside.

Pat’s Tap Room – circa 1950’s – Giant Feature Matchbook, back. This matchbook would have been given away during the holidays. It was known as a giant feature matchbook measuring 4 1/2″ X 3 1/2″. The matches are 3″ tall with a night before xmas scene printed across them.

Pat’s Tap Room – Giant Feature matchbook, front. The xmas scene printed on the matches is visible through the cutout circle.

Pat’s Tap Room – Friday, June 2, 1959 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Pat’s Tap Room – circa early 1960s. This photo is courtesy of the Manitowoc Police files. The tavern is the building across the street with the awnings.

Pat’s Tap Room – Friday, September 21, 1962. Ad – Image courtesy of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Pat’s Tap Room – Friday, July 10, 1964 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

The Interior – Thursday, December 31, 1970. Ad – Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hansen’s Happy Hour – Friday, June 16, 1972 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Mac’s Happy Daze – Friday, October 1, 1976 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Happy Daze – Friday, October 29, 1976 – ad. On the way to becoming Pasco’s Pub, Helen Piaskowski, for a brief time kept the name Happy Daze. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Pasco’s Pub – Friday, March 27, 1977 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

426 N. 9th St.

The North House Hotel – Thursday, February 14, 1907. Ad – Manitowoc Daily Herald.

 

North House Bar – circa 1940’s. Matchbook – front.

North House Bar – matchbook – back.

Van’s Bar – 1948. THE GANG FROM VAN’S – left to right: Russell Horath, Ted Krell, Leroy Rathsack, Russell Grall, Marv Van Deurzen (bartender), Jim Fisher, Bob Staudt, Henry Borths. Photo courtesy of Irish Bill and Steve Steeno.

Van’s Bar – circa mid 1970’s. This is an old polaroid photo I took of some friends one weekend showing what the interior looked like.

Van’s Bar – 1982. Marv Vandeurzen – Live at Van’s Bar! Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Van’s Bar – 2009.

Van’s Bar – January 2, 2012 article. Used courtesy of the Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Van’s Bar – January 1, 2012 – after the upstairs fire. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Van’s Bar – May 2012. This photo shows the new lighted awnings which are visible at night from great distances. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

116 N. 9th St.

Riverside Bar – 1950. The bar is in the building between the left side corner and the building with the INDUSTRIES sign on the front. If you look close, the dark, oval overhanging bar sign is visible, just to the left of the chimney in the foreground.

1001 S. 8th St.

Frank Willinger’s Tavern – circa early 1900’s. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.

 

Colonial Inn – 1940’s. This was a photo taken from the courthouse.

 

Pekel’s Colonial Inn – Saturday, Jan. 6th, 1940. – Ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

The Colonial Inn – July 16th, 1948. This was a photo taken by the city engineer’s office during the Washington St. widening project. Notice the tailor shop on the right side.

 

Colonial Inn – circa 1950. Matchbook, front. Leo P. Meany and John Poulos were the proprietors.

Colonial Inn – matchbook, back.

Colonial Inn – circa early 1950s – Mirro Aluminum girls party. Image courtesy of Carol (Gauger) Hanson and her son John Hanson.

Colonial Inn – circa early 1950s. The back table from left to right: Carol Gauger, Delores Bruxies and Gerry Janesky. Image courtesy of Carol (Gauger) Hanson and John Hanson.

Colonial Inn – Thursday, February 27, 1969 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Colonial Inn – 1972. The corner of 8th and Washington St. Photo courtesy of Manitowoc Police Dept. files.

Colonial Inn – circa 1973. This photo is looking east at the corner of Washington & S. 8th St.

Colonial Inn – matchbook, front.

Colonial Inn – matchbook, back.

Colonial Inn – matchbook, inside cover.

Courthouse Pub – 2002. The old building was about to be torn down to make way for the new one. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Courthouse Pub – 2002. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Courthouse Pub – 2009.

Courthouse Pub – August 23rd, 2012. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

411 N. 8th St.

Opera Hall – circa early 1900’s. Looking north down 8th St., the Carnegie Library is on the left and the Opera House is on the right. From an H. Benke postcard.

New Opera House – Friday, January 16, 1920 – ad. Prohibition would have been in effect when this dance was held. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Terrace Gardens – Tuesday, December 5, 1933 – ad. The repeal of the 18th amendment took place on December 5 and taverns could once again begin selling liquor. Also, beer and wine could now be sold with an alcohol content greater than 3.2%. Image used by permission of the Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Terrace Gardens – Friday, December 29, 1933 – Ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

New Opera House – circa 1940’s. Matchbook – front.

New Opera House – matchbook, back.

New Opera House – matchbook, inside cover.

The New Opera House – 1950 – is the building with the numerous advertisements painted on the side. The larger square portion that shows the Miller High Life sign was the first to be torn down in the middle 1950’s. The main building fronting N. 8th St. stood for another 25 years.

Rathskellar Bar – 1959. The owners during this time were Harley & Mona Hrudka. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hrudka.

Rathskellar Bar – circa late 1950’s-early 60’s. Harley Hrudka, owner, tending bar. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hrudka.

Rathskellar Bar – circa late 1950’s-early 60’s. Harley Hrudka’s wife, Mona, tending bar. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hrudka.

Dottie’s Mistake – Saturday, October 30, 1965-ad. This was the last tavern to operate in the Opera House building. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Krishna Coffee House – Wednesday, October 11, 1967. This was the first article written about the opening of the Krishna. It was the last business to occupy the Opera House and existed for several years. Image appears courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com

Krishna Coffee House – Friday, October 13, 1967. This article announces the business opening. Image courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com

Krishna Coffee House – Friday, June 7, 1968. An article about the perfomance of the Rock band, Grease. Image courtesy of Manitowoc Herald Times/Gannett.com

Opera House – circa early 1970’s. This photo was taken at end of this beautiful building’s life. It housed a variety of taverns with dance halls over the years. This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Manitowoc Public Library.

Opera House – circa 1975. Demolition photo. Photo courtesy of Manitowoc County Historical Society.

214 N. 8th St.

Rutherford’s – Friday, December 18, 1942. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Rutherford’s – circa mid-1940s. Matchbook – front.

Rutherford’s – matchbook – back.

Rutherford’s – matchbook – inside.

Lange’s Lounge – circa late 1940s. Matchbook, front.

Lange’s Lounge – Matchbook, back.

Lange’s Lounge – Matchbook, inside.

Towne House – ad – 1954.  Image courtesy of Donna Wippermann.

TOWNE HOUSE 1954

The Town House – Friday, July 10, 1964 – ad. This bar & restaurant was owned by Harold Visser from the early 1950’s until 1965 when it became the The Left End. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Left End – Monday, January 25th, 1965 – Photo of new owners. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

1-25-65 Photo Of Owners Detail

Left End – Tuesday, March 9th, 1965 – Grand opening article. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

3-9-65 Grand Opening Article Detail

Left End – Tuesday, March 9th, 1965  – Grand opening ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

3-9-65 Grand Opening

Left End – 1969 – phonebook ad.

Left End – circa mid-1960s – menu. Image courtesy of Brian Miller.

Left End – circa mid-1960s – menu. Image courtesy of Brian Miller.

Left End – circa mid-1960s – menu. Image courtesy of Brian Miller.

Left End – circa mid-1960s – menu. Brian was dining in the restaurant with his father and received an autograph from Max. Image courtesy of Brian Miller.

The Left End Steak House- circa early 1970’s. Established in February of 1965, this business was owned by former Green Bay Packer’s Max McGee and Fuzzy Thurston. At the time they owned 5 other restaurants – all named the Left Guard.

Left End Steak House – Friday, June 25, 1971. This article offers some good history on the Left End. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Left End – circa 1970’s – matchbook.

Martine’s Left End – 1975, Martine’s – 1976 – phonebook ads.

Left End – 1984 – phone book ad.

Left End – 1986 – Wis. Arch. & Hist. Inventory – This image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

The Bull Pen – 2008. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak & Teresa Marker.

Scorpion Bar N Grill – A bar and restaraurant serving Mexican food. Opened in early 2015.

Scorpion Bar N Grill 2015

204 N. 8th St.

Hotel Manitowoc – Saturday, April 23, 1932 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Hotel Manitowoc – circa 1930’s – matchbook.

Hotel Manitowoc – Postcard dated August 26, 1932. Postcards are an interesting kind of “ephemera” for hotels and taverns. The following was written on this one: Hello Folks, I’m working with a show just leaving this town. Will write later. Started home but got this job on the road. signed Jack Ganz.

Hotel Manitowoc – Friday, December 29, 1939. Ad – Used by permission of Herald Times/Gannett.com

Hotel Manitowoc – 1940 – postcard/front.

Hotel Manitowoc – 1940 – postcard/back.

Hotel Manitowoc – circa early 1940’s – matchbook, front.

Hotel Manitowoc – matchbook, back.

Hotel Manitowoc Bar & Cocktail Lounge – circa 1940’s. Postcard courtesy of Michael Novak & Teresa Marker.

Hotel Manitowoc – circa mid-1940’s – matchbook, front.

Hotel Manitowoc – matchbook, back.

Hotel Manitowoc – matchbook – center.

Hotel Manitowoc – 1959. From an old L.L. Cook postcard.

Hotel Manitowoc – 1961 – Hotel stationary envelope.

Manitowoc Motor Hotel – circa 1960s. Matchbook – front.

Manitowoc Motor Hotel – matchbook, back.

Manitowoc Motor Hotel – matchbook, inside cover.

Manitowoc Motor Hotel – circa early 1970’s. This photo is looking south down 8th street.

Manitowoc Motor Hotel – Thursday, December 28, 1972 – Ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Black Rail Lounge/Attic – Friday, January 7, 1977 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

New Attic – Friday, February 11, 1977 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Manitowoc Motor Hotel – 1979 – ad. This was the last year of operation for this hotel. In 1980 it was converted into Manitowoc Lakeview Apartments.

Capone’s Saloon – Friday, June 5, 1981. Ad used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

2016 Western Avenue

Lee’s Bar – Saturday, April 30, 1938 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Lee’s Tavern – Friday, December 29, 1939. Ad – Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Lee’s Tavern – circa 1940’s – matchbook, front.

Lee’s Tavern – matchbook, back.

Endrie’s Bar – 1957 – Manitowoc County Fair Program.

Endries Bar – circa 1950s – matchbook.

Endrie’s Bar – Friday, February 7, 1969 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Endrie’s Bar – Friday, December 1, 1972 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Endrie’s Bar – Friday, March 16, 1972 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Western Frontier – circa 1980’s. This location was known as Endrie’s Bar for many years.

Western Frontier – circa 1980’s. Looking east down Western Ave.

602 Water St.

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

Tower Tavern – November 4, 2010. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Tower Tavern – November 19, 2010. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Tower Tavern – November 29, 2011. Looking Southeast at the new enclosed smoking area addition. They’ll do anything for them smokers! Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

Tower Tavern – November 29, 2011. Another photo of the new smoking area addition on the westside. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

1802 Washington St.

L. Handl’s Tavern – Circa late 1800’s. Louis Handl is standing in the doorway. Photo courtesy of Wally Brefczynski.

Glisch’s Buffet – Thursday, April 28, 1932 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Linger Bar – Saturday, May 2, 1935 – Ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Lindeman & Stoeger’s – September 4, 1936. This ad appeared in the Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Linger Bar – Friday, April 7, 1939 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

 

Linger Bar – Friday, October 15, 1971 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

High Tymes Bar – circa mid-1990’s – bar token. Courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

Babilonia Night Club – 2008. After 2008, this site became a tatoo parlor for a year and now sits empty as of 2010. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

1802 Washington St. – December 29, 2011. The site of many bars over the years – currently vacant. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.