929 S. 10th St.

Loef’s Spa – August 13th, 1948. The bar is the third building down from the right. The neon tubing spelling “Loef’s Spa” is visible on the front of the building. This photo was taken by the city engineer’s office during the Washington St. widening project. In the 70’s, Loef’s and the building to the right would be joined to create The Woodin’ Nickle.

Ted Loef’s Spa Tavern – circa 1940s. Postcard 10/15/43. Image courtesy of Michael Novak.

Dexter’s – Friday, January 28, 1977 – ad. Used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – Friday, March 16, 1979 – ad. Image used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – New Year’s Eve, 1981. Photo courtesy of Tom Staudt.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – New Year’s Eve, 1981. Photo courtesy of Tom Staudt.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – New Year’s Eve, 1981. Photo courtesy of Tom Staudt.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – New Year’s Eve, 1981. Photo courtesy of Tom Staudt.

Woodin’ Nickle – Friday, June 5, 1981. Ad used by permission of Herald Times Reporter/Gannett.com.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – March 1984. Pat Omernick (owner) stands in his game room. Photo courtesy of Gary Omernick.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – March 1984. Photo courtesy of Gary Omernick.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – March 1984. Photo courtesy of Gary Omernick.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – March 1984. Photo courtesy of Gary Omernick.

Woodin’ Nickle Saloon – March 1984. Photo courtesy of Gary Omernick.

1022 Washington St.

The Paradise – December 18, 1936. Ad – Manitowoc Sun-Messenger.

Loef’s Spa – circa early 1940’s. Matchbook – front. Ted Loef was operating in the late 1920’s at 1108 Washington. Around 1933 he moved to 1022 and remained there until approx. 1946. He moved to 929 S. 10th beginning around 1947 and continued his operation there until 1975.

Loef’s Spa – matchbook, back.

Loef’s Spa – matchbook, inside cover.

Loef’s Spa – circa early 1940s. Postcard, front. Image courtesy of Susan Sacharski.

Loef’s Spa – Postcard, back. Image courtesy of Susan Sacharski.