Category: Taverns

This is the category for a Manitowoc Tavern.

717 Washington St.

Courthouse Panoramic View – 1909. This view is looking west down Washington St. The rooftops at the bottom right of the photo are 713,717,719 & 723 Washington St. The building just west of the courthouse is 819 Washington St. Image from a old H.C. Benke postcard.

Eddie’s Bar – Sept. 2, 1948. The bar is the white building in the background with the man standing on the steps (the building has been torn down). This picture was taken by the city engineer’s office during the Washington St. widening project.

4708 Menasha Ave.

Kellner Saloon & Hotel – circa late 1800’s. This tavern was located at the intersection known as the Four Corners or Kellner’s Corners where Menasha Ave. meets Rapids Road. Standing at the back with a tray of drinks is William J. Kellner. Adam Bleser is standing in the second row on the far right. Standing behind the man seated at left is George Mittnacht Sr. This photo was submitted by Alice Khail.

Kellner Saloon – 1890s. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Bonin’s Buffet – 1933. Matchbook, front.

Bonin’s Buffet – matchbook, back.

Schuette’s Corner – August 23, 1935. Ad – The Manitowoc Sun.

Schuette’s Corner – circa late 1930s-early 40’s.

Manitou Bar – 1981 advertisement.

Club Manitou – 1985. This photo cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

4708 Menasha Ave – 1986. This photo was taken shortly before the building was torn down. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

4708 Menasha site – November 2011. Looking at the corner where the Kellner Hotel/Tavern & Manitou Motel/Tavern once stood.

4709 Menasha Ave.

South Tavern – Wednesday, October 19, 1898. News item – Manitowoc Daily Herald.

South Tavern – circa 1890s. This building was erected by William J. Kellner after he had built the Kellner Saloon and Hotel which stood across the street. His son Jack would eventually assume ownership until selling it to Hank and Helen Novy in 1939. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1971. Gary and Darlene’s first menu after purchasing the former Novy’s in 1971. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1977. That’s Helen Novy working in the kitchen. Gary and Darlene Herrmann purchased Novy’s from Hank and Helen Novy in 1971. Helen continued to work for the Herrmanns throughout their ownership (1971-1988). Helen was an expert in the kitchen and shared many of her food and bakery recipes over the years. Helen and her husband Hank had operated Novy’s since 1939. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1977. This view is looking north. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1977. Darlene Herrmann’s brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Judy Kabat, standing outside the Coach-Lite Inn. This view is looking south. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1977. Gary Herrmann measuring during the first remodel. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1978. The bar as it appeared after the first remodel in 1977-78. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1978. The dining room as it appeared after the first remodel in 1977-78. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1979. Members of the Herrmann family gather at the bar – from left Gary’s brother and wife, Gary’s mother, and Darlene’s parents. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – Friday, June 1, 1984. Ad used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1983. Darlene Herrmann (left) and her sister stand outside after the second remodel. The new addition was added in 1982-83. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1983. The bar area as it appeared after the 2nd remodel. Those were custom-made lanterns that hung around the bar. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1983. Some of the waitstaff near the new bar area after the remodel.

Coach-Lite Inn – 1983. Gary and Darlene Herrmann take a break from their busy life. They would regularly seat about 500 people on a Friday night. The most they seated was 680 people during one Mother’s Day in the mid-1980’s. Beginning about 1987 competition and crushing loan fees on the remodel began to take its toll on their finances. In Fall of 1988 the bank called in their loan (foreclosed) and they served their last customers on Thanksgiving weekend. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

Coach-Lite Inn – December 19, 1987. Customers at the bar – the last Christmas season for the Coach-Lite. Photo courtesy of Gary and Darlene Herrmann.

4709 Menasha Ave. – June 2012. The corner of the former Coach-lite Inn as it appears today looking east.

Mid-Cities Mall /Memorial Drive

Armored Knight – Friday December 17, 1971 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Electric Knight – 1977 – ad.

East 40 – Friday, October 23, 1981 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

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Al’s Cape Cod Inn – circa 1940s. Matchbook – front.

Al’s Cape Cod Inn – matchbook, back.

Al’s Cape Cod Inn – 1951. Image courtesy of Carol (Gauger) Hanson and John Hanson.

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Dutch Mill – circa 1940s. Karl Kamm on the far right; next to him in the polka dot dress is Annabelle. Photo courtesy of Edna Meister.

2016 Marshall St.

Jimmie’s Bar – June 5, 1942. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger. The type for this ad is hard to read due to the white print on black background: “Delicious Fish Fry with french fried potatoes. Every Fri. Night. Fresh Shrimp Daily. Hot Lunches Daily. Jimmie’s Bar corner 21st & Marshall St. Jim Burish, Prop.” His full name was Wenzel J. Burish.

Jimmy’s Bar – circa 1940s. Matchbook, front.

Jimmy’s Bar – matchbook, back.

Bushy’s Bar – Friday, August 2, 1946 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Bachy’s Bar – circa 1950’s – matchbook, front.

Bachy’s Bar – matchbook, back.

Bachy’s Bar – matchbook, inside cover.

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

The Rock Cellar – 2005. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak.

2016 Marshall St. – 2008. For a classic Manitowoc Tavern, it doesn’t get any prettier than this. The property has been sitting vacant since late 2008.

2201 Marshall St.

Blue Bird Tavern – circa 1940’s – matchbook, front. Anton Mushel owned this tavern from the 1930’s until approx. 1940 when it became Vic’s.

Blue Bird Tavern – circa 1940’s – matchbook, back.

Vic’s Bar – August 2, 1940. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

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

Pat & Mike’s Saloon – 1985 – Wis. Arch. & Hist. Inventory – Image cannot be copied or reproduced without the written permission of the Wisconsin State Historical Society.

2015 Marshall St.

2015 Marshall St. – circa 1800’s. This photo was taken before the building at 2013 Marshall was put up. John Knipp started his tavern business at this address about 1884.

White Eagle Tavern – Bar token, front from John Knipp’s tavern. Image courtesy of Todd Knipp (great grandson of John).

White Eagle Tavern – Bar token, back. Image courtesy of Todd Knipp (great grandson of John).

White Eagle Tavern – Kunz-Bleser beer sign. Image courtesy of Todd Knipp (great grandson of John).

2015 Marshall St. – Late 1800s-early1900’s. The tavern, called the White Eagle, was started by John Knipp in 1884. He also owned the grocery store at 2013 Marshall which is the building on the left. There was a doorway leading from the tavern into the store so that one person could operate both. John operated both businesses until his death in 1916, at which time his son, Andrew, took over duties. Andrew operated the grocery store from 1916 until 1965. Image courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski. Background history courtesy of Todd Knipp.

2015 Marshall St. – circa late 1800s-early1900s – interior bar room. Image courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

White Eagle Tavern – The following photos were beer trays used in John’s tavern. Images courtesy of Todd Knipp, great-grandson to John.

Dan’s Welcome Inn – circa late 1940’s-early 50’s. Postcard courtesy of Michael Novak & Teresa Marker.

Dan’s Welcome Inn – circa late 1940s. Matchbook, front.

Dan’s Welcome Inn – matchbook, back.

Dan’s Welcome Inn – matchbook, inside.

Harold & Elaine’s Welcome Inn – Friday, October 23, 1981 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

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

Tony’s Welcome Inn – circa late 1980’s. Photo courtesy of Tony Poklinkoski.

2 C’s Inn – circa 2000 – bar token, front.

2 C’s Inn – bar token, back.

Sneeker’s Bar – 2005. Photo courtesy of Michael Novak & Teresa Marker.

Gary’s Getaway – 2008. Bits of the old neon tubing are still visible in front proclaiming “Welcome Inn”.

Gary’s Bar – 2010. (This tavern closed in early 2012).

Gary’s Getaway – Saturday, April 20, 2013. Gary reopened his bar within the past several weeks.

Gary’s Getaway – 5-17-15.

Gary 's Getaway 5-17-15

Gary’s Getaway –  Newer side sign which reads: Orginally  Est. 1884 as the White Eagle. John Knipp, Proprietor.

 

Gary 's Getaway Side Sign 5-17-15