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* Columns -- 128 N Oneida (in Conway Hotel Bar) (1970-76) | * Columns -- 128 N Oneida (in Conway Hotel Bar) (1970-76) | ||
* Country Kitchen -- 2506 College Ave (1980) | * Country Kitchen -- 2506 College Ave (1980) | ||
− | * Crossroads -- 1042 W Wisconsin ( | + | * Crossroads -- 1042 W Wisconsin (2000-2007) |
* Dick's 400 -- 400 Julian St (1981) | * Dick's 400 -- 400 Julian St (1981) | ||
* Doris' Super Bar -- 323 W College (1976-77) | * Doris' Super Bar -- 323 W College (1976-77) | ||
* Lambda Lounge -- 343 W College (1979-81) | * Lambda Lounge -- 343 W College (1979-81) | ||
* Perkins -- 2505 College Ave (1980-81) | * Perkins -- 2505 College Ave (1980-81) | ||
− | * Pivot -- 4815 W Prospect (1986-95) | + | * Pivot Club -- 4815 W Prospect (1986-95) |
+ | * Pulse -- (2008) | ||
* Rascals -- 702 E Wisconsin (1992-present) | * Rascals -- 702 E Wisconsin (1992-present) | ||
+ | * Ravens Bar -- 215 E. College Ave (2007-present) | ||
===Eau Claire=== | ===Eau Claire=== | ||
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* Downtown Express -- 101 Graham (1989-90) | * Downtown Express -- 101 Graham (1989-90) | ||
* Maggies (gay nites) -- 505 W Barstow (1988-95) | * Maggies (gay nites) -- 505 W Barstow (1988-95) | ||
− | * Scooters -- 411 Galloway St ( | + | * Scooters -- 411 Galloway St (1997-2005) |
* Scruples -- 411 Galloway St (1993-95) | * Scruples -- 411 Galloway St (1993-95) | ||
* Trading Company -- 304 Eau Claire St (1998-2000) | * Trading Company -- 304 Eau Claire St (1998-2000) | ||
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* Astor Hotel Bar -- 21 N Adams (1965) | * Astor Hotel Bar -- 21 N Adams (1965) | ||
* Body Shop -- 720 Bodart Way (became Whos) (1983-85) | * Body Shop -- 720 Bodart Way (became Whos) (1983-85) | ||
− | * Brandy's II -- 1126 Main St ( | + | * Brandy's II -- 1126 Main St (1989-2007) |
* Brandy's -- 409 S. Washington (prev My World) (1985-89) | * Brandy's -- 409 S. Washington (prev My World) (1985-89) | ||
− | * Buddies -- 1264 Main St ( | + | * Buddies -- 1264 Main St (1997-03) |
* Club 125 -- (1986) | * Club 125 -- (1986) | ||
− | * Cricket's Fox River Lounge -- 715 S Broadway ( | + | * Cricket's Fox River Lounge -- 715 S Broadway (2003-2005) |
* Gail's Bar -- 1101 W Main (1970-77) | * Gail's Bar -- 1101 W Main (1970-77) | ||
* Grand West -- 1444 Main St (1986-89) | * Grand West -- 1444 Main St (1986-89) | ||
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* Man Hole -- 207 S Washington (1977-82) | * Man Hole -- 207 S Washington (1977-82) | ||
* Mayfair Lounge -- 314 N Adams (1965-70) | * Mayfair Lounge -- 314 N Adams (1965-70) | ||
− | * My World -- 409 S. Washington (became Brandys) ( | + | * My World -- 409 S. Washington (became Brandys) (1979-85) |
− | * Napalese -- 515 S. Broadway (1983-present) | + | * Napalese Lounge -- 515 S. Broadway (1983-2000) |
+ | * Napalese Lounge -- 1351 Cedar St (2000-present) | ||
* Perkins Cake'n'Steak -- 100 N Military Ave (1980-81) | * Perkins Cake'n'Steak -- 100 N Military Ave (1980-81) | ||
* Roxy Lounge -- 209 Pine St (1976-81) | * Roxy Lounge -- 209 Pine St (1976-81) | ||
− | * Sass -- 840 S Broadway ( | + | * Sass -- 840 S Broadway (1992-2005) |
− | * Shelter -- 730 N Quincy St ( | + | * Shelter -- 730 N Quincy St (2004-present) |
− | * Silver Saddle -- 409 S Washington (rear entr of My World) (1982 | + | * Silver Saddle -- 409 S Washington (rear entr of My World) (1982) |
− | * Sorry | + | * Sorry, We're Closed -- S. Broadway (2003-04) |
− | * The 90's -- 1106 Main St. (1993) | + | * The 90's -- 1106 Main St. (1993-94) |
+ | * Tipsy's On Broadway -- 301 S. Broadway (2006-present) | ||
* Trix's -- 121 S. Washington (1982-85) | * Trix's -- 121 S. Washington (1982-85) | ||
* Who's -- 720 Bodart Way (was Body Shop) (1985-89) | * Who's -- 720 Bodart Way (was Body Shop) (1985-89) | ||
* XS Niteclub -- 1106 Main St (2005) | * XS Niteclub -- 1106 Main St (2005) | ||
− | * Za's Historic West Theatre -- 405 W Walnut St ( | + | * Za's Historic West Theatre -- 405 W Walnut St (2002-05) |
− | * Za's -- 1106 Main St (1990- | + | * Za's -- 1106 Main St (1990-2001) |
===Kenosha=== | ===Kenosha=== | ||
− | * 94 North -- 6305 120th St ( | + | * 94 North -- 6305 120th St (2003-06) |
* Chicks Bar (AYOR) -- 505 58th (1965) | * Chicks Bar (AYOR) -- 505 58th (1965) | ||
− | * Club 94 -- 9001 120th Ave (1985- | + | * Club 94 -- 9001 120th Ave (1985-2003) |
* Club Icon -- 6305 120th St (2006-present) | * Club Icon -- 6305 120th St (2006-present) | ||
* Clubhouse Filling Station -- 6325 N 120th Ave (1999-2000) | * Clubhouse Filling Station -- 6325 N 120th Ave (1999-2000) | ||
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* Down Under Club -- 787 N Losey Blvd under Monogan Bridge (1977-81) | * Down Under Club -- 787 N Losey Blvd under Monogan Bridge (1977-81) | ||
* Loveboat -- 411 S 3rd (1989) | * Loveboat -- 411 S 3rd (1989) | ||
− | * Memories -- 314 S 4th St ( | + | * Memories -- 314 S 4th St (1987-93) |
* Mothers -- 223 Pearl St (disco) (1979-82) | * Mothers -- 223 Pearl St (disco) (1979-82) | ||
* My Place -- 3201 South Ave (2003-present) | * My Place -- 3201 South Ave (2003-present) | ||
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===Madison=== | ===Madison=== | ||
− | * Back Door -- 46 North Park at Regent ( | + | * Back Door -- 46 North Park at Regent (1972-78) |
* Back East -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1984-90) | * Back East -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1984-90) | ||
* Barber's Closet -- 636 W Washington (basement)(became Rods) (1977-81) | * Barber's Closet -- 636 W Washington (basement)(became Rods) (1977-81) | ||
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* Café Palms -- 636 W Washington (1980-84) | * Café Palms -- 636 W Washington (1980-84) | ||
* Captain Dix -- 4124 River Rd (2003-06) | * Captain Dix -- 4124 River Rd (2003-06) | ||
− | * Cardinal Bar -- 418 E. Wilson St. ( | + | * Cardinal Bar -- 418 E. Wilson St. (1984-98+) |
* CE's -- 2415 Winnebago St (2000) | * CE's -- 2415 Winnebago St (2000) | ||
+ | * Cheri's Back East -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1984-90) | ||
* Clinique -- 110 N Hamilton (1970) | * Clinique -- 110 N Hamilton (1970) | ||
* Club 3054 -- 3054 E Washington (1991-93) | * Club 3054 -- 3054 E Washington (1991-93) | ||
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* Emily's -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1983-84) | * Emily's -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1983-84) | ||
* Fireside Lounge -- 1229 Regent (1965) | * Fireside Lounge -- 1229 Regent (1965) | ||
− | * Fox Hole -- 5 Applegate Ct (2000) | + | * Fox Hole -- 5 Applegate Ct (2000-present) |
* Geraldines/ The Men's Room -- 3052 E Washington (1998) | * Geraldines/ The Men's Room -- 3052 E Washington (1998) | ||
* Going My Way? -- 111 W Main (1979-82) | * Going My Way? -- 111 W Main (1979-82) | ||
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* Hot L Café -- 636 W Washington (1976-77) | * Hot L Café -- 636 W Washington (1976-77) | ||
* Kirby's Klub -- 121 W Main St (1998-99) | * Kirby's Klub -- 121 W Main St (1998-99) | ||
− | * Kollege Klub -- 714 State St (1965- | + | * Kollege Klub -- 714 State St (1965-70) |
* Lombardo's Piano Lounge -- 119 E Main St (1965) | * Lombardo's Piano Lounge -- 119 E Main St (1965) | ||
− | * Manoeuvres -- 150 S. Blair ( | + | * Mad Bar (Manoeuvres) -- 150 S. Blair (1994-98) |
+ | * Manoeuvres (Mad Bar) -- 150 S. Blair (1994-98) | ||
* Mother's Willy Street Pub -- 1358 Williamson (1983) | * Mother's Willy Street Pub -- 1358 Williamson (1983) | ||
* New Bar -- 636 W. Washington (upper) (1984-96) | * New Bar -- 636 W. Washington (upper) (1984-96) | ||
− | * Phaze II -- 117 W. Main St. ( | + | * Phaze II -- 117 W. Main St. (1985-94) |
* Pillar to Post (store- cards) -- 309 State St (1984) | * Pillar to Post (store- cards) -- 309 State St (1984) | ||
− | * Pirate Ship -- 1116 N Fairchild ( | + | * Pirate Ship -- 1116 N Fairchild (1972-77) |
* Planet Q -- 5 Applegate Court (1999-2000) | * Planet Q -- 5 Applegate Court (1999-2000) | ||
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* Rainbow Room -- 121 W. Main St (2000-04) | * Rainbow Room -- 121 W. Main St (2000-04) | ||
* Ray's Bar+Grill -- 2415 Winnebago (1993-94) | * Ray's Bar+Grill -- 2415 Winnebago (1993-94) | ||
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* Shamrock -- 177 W Main St. (1986-present) | * Shamrock -- 177 W Main St. (1986-present) | ||
* Six-O-Two Club -- 602 University Ave (1965) | * Six-O-Two Club -- 602 University Ave (1965) | ||
− | * Stop Lite -- 302 E Wilson ( | + | * Stop Lite -- 302 E Wilson (1974) |
* Three Bells -- 763 University (mixed) (1965-70) | * Three Bells -- 763 University (mixed) (1965-70) | ||
* Uptown Grill -- 320 State St (1965) | * Uptown Grill -- 320 State St (1965) | ||
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* Gus' -- 2201 Mead St (1973-76) | * Gus' -- 2201 Mead St (1973-76) | ||
− | * JoDee's -- 2139 Racine St. (aka My Way in 1976) ( | + | * JoDee's -- 2139 Racine St. (aka My Way in 1976) (1972-present) |
* Larry & Ev's -- 22nd & Mead (1974) | * Larry & Ev's -- 22nd & Mead (1974) | ||
− | * Lydia's Bar -- 901 S. Memorial Dr (1972) | + | * Lydia's Bar -- 901 S. Memorial Dr (1972-85) |
− | * Our Place -- 1216 Douglas ( | + | * Our Place -- 1216 Douglas (1987-90) |
* Shack II (Larry+Daves) -- 2201 Mead (1977-78) | * Shack II (Larry+Daves) -- 2201 Mead (1977-78) | ||
* What About Me? -- 600 6th St. (1992-2006) | * What About Me? -- 600 6th St. (1992-2006) | ||
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===Superior=== | ===Superior=== | ||
* Circus Disco -- Tower Ave. (1981) | * Circus Disco -- Tower Ave. (1981) | ||
− | * Darlyne's -- 1812 Broadway (1974- | + | * Darlyne's -- 1812 Broadway (1974-76) |
− | * Douglas Tavern -- 318 Tower Ave (1976 | + | * Douglas Tavern -- 318 Tower Ave (1976) |
* Down Under Club -- 787 Losey Blvd (1977) | * Down Under Club -- 787 Losey Blvd (1977) | ||
* JT's Bar+Grille -- 1506 N 3rd (2003-05) | * JT's Bar+Grille -- 1506 N 3rd (2003-05) | ||
− | * Main Club -- | + | * Main Club -- 1813 N. 3rd St. (1970-75) |
− | * Main Club -- | + | * Main Club -- 1217 Tower (1998-present) |
* Molly's and Oscar's -- 405 Tower Ave (1979-82) | * Molly's and Oscar's -- 405 Tower Ave (1979-82) | ||
− | * Trio -- 820 Tower | + | * Trio -- 820 Tower (1995-2000) |
− | * TRTO -- 802 Tower | + | * TRTO -- 802 Tower (1987-93) |
===Wausau=== | ===Wausau=== | ||
* Camp -- 117 Scott St. (1986) | * Camp -- 117 Scott St. (1986) | ||
− | * Lark -- 2nd + Scott (1974- | + | * Lark -- 2nd + Scott (1974-76) |
* Mad Hatter -- 320 Washington (1992-95) | * Mad Hatter -- 320 Washington (1992-95) | ||
* Masquers -- 320 Washington (1990-91) | * Masquers -- 320 Washington (1990-91) | ||
− | * OZ -- 320 Washington St ( | + | * OZ -- 320 Washington St (1997-present) |
− | * Pendulum -- 100 Scott St. ( | + | * Pendulum -- 100 Scott St. (1984-86) |
* Pit -- The -- 100 Scott St (1979-82) | * Pit -- The -- 100 Scott St (1979-82) | ||
* R-Bar -- 102 Scott (1987-89) | * R-Bar -- 102 Scott (1987-89) | ||
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* Beaver Dam: Campus Lounge -- 815 Park Ave (1980-81) | * Beaver Dam: Campus Lounge -- 815 Park Ave (1980-81) | ||
* Beloit: Club Impulse -- 132 W Grand Ave (2005-present) | * Beloit: Club Impulse -- 132 W Grand Ave (2005-present) | ||
+ | * Beloit: Jeanie's -- (1989) | ||
* Beloit: Kloset -- 232 Shirland? Ave (1999-2000) | * Beloit: Kloset -- 232 Shirland? Ave (1999-2000) | ||
* Chippewa Falls: Do-Re-Chi (B+B) -- 33 E Spruce St (1998-2000) | * Chippewa Falls: Do-Re-Chi (B+B) -- 33 E Spruce St (1998-2000) | ||
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* Janesville: Red Dragon -- Fairview Mall+Mart (1976-77) | * Janesville: Red Dragon -- Fairview Mall+Mart (1976-77) | ||
* Janesville: Runway 51 -- Hwy 51 Rt. 7 (1993-94) | * Janesville: Runway 51 -- Hwy 51 Rt. 7 (1993-94) | ||
− | * Lake Geneva: Christopher's -- 421 Baker St. (1985) | + | * Lake Geneva: Christopher's -- 421 Baker St. (1985-86) |
* Lake Mills: CrossRoads Bar -- W6642 Hwy B (1993-2000) | * Lake Mills: CrossRoads Bar -- W6642 Hwy B (1993-2000) | ||
+ | * Lodi: Prairie Garden (B+B) -- W13172 Hwy 188 (1998-2000) | ||
* Maiden Rock: Eagle Cove B+B -- W4387 120th Ave (1999-2000) | * Maiden Rock: Eagle Cove B+B -- W4387 120th Ave (1999-2000) | ||
* Manitowoc: Sara Jane's Attic -- Main St (top floor city hotel) (1980) | * Manitowoc: Sara Jane's Attic -- Main St (top floor city hotel) (1980) | ||
* Milton: Chase on the Hill (B+B) -- 11624 St Rd 26 (1998-2000) | * Milton: Chase on the Hill (B+B) -- 11624 St Rd 26 (1998-2000) | ||
* Mineral Point: Cothran House (B+B) (1998-2000) | * Mineral Point: Cothran House (B+B) (1998-2000) | ||
− | * Neenah: Diversions -- 1413 Green Valley Rd ( | + | * Neenah: Diversions -- 1413 Green Valley Rd (1997-99) |
* New London: Jay's Nautical Inn -- Hwy 54 (1988-89) | * New London: Jay's Nautical Inn -- Hwy 54 (1988-89) | ||
* Oshkosh: Club 1226 -- 1226 Oshkosh Ave (2006-present) | * Oshkosh: Club 1226 -- 1226 Oshkosh Ave (2006-present) | ||
− | * Oshkosh: | + | * Oshkosh: Roulf Hotel Bar -- 530 N Main (1965-71) |
− | * Oshkosh: Woo Woo | + | * Oshkosh: Woo Woo -- (1974) |
* Pence: Northland House B+B -- 609 Hwy 77 (1988-94) | * Pence: Northland House B+B -- 609 Hwy 77 (1988-94) | ||
* Shawano: Prince Edward B+B -- 203 W 5th St (1999-2000) | * Shawano: Prince Edward B+B -- 203 W 5th St (1999-2000) | ||
* Shawano Lake: The Ribs -- Shawano Lake resort (1970-77) | * Shawano Lake: The Ribs -- Shawano Lake resort (1970-77) | ||
+ | * Sheboygan: Blue Lite -- 1029 N 8th (1993-present) | ||
+ | * Sheboygan: Close Encounter -- 827 Pennsylvania (1986) | ||
+ | * Sheboygan: Sherlock's Home -- 733 Pennsylvania (1988-95) | ||
* Spring Prairie: Diamond Hill Inn B+B -- W1375 Hwy 11 (1995-2000) | * Spring Prairie: Diamond Hill Inn B+B -- W1375 Hwy 11 (1995-2000) | ||
* Stevens Point: Club Night Out -- 2533 Cty Rd M (2004-05) | * Stevens Point: Club Night Out -- 2533 Cty Rd M (2004-05) | ||
* Stevens Point: Platwood Club -- 701 Hwy 10W (1990-2000) | * Stevens Point: Platwood Club -- 701 Hwy 10W (1990-2000) | ||
+ | * Sturgeon Bay: Chanticleer Guest House -- 4072 Cherry Rd (1998-present) | ||
+ | * Wisconsin Dells: Captain Dix -- 4124 River Rd (2003-present) | ||
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+ | ===Links=== | ||
* [[WisLGBT Sidebar: Bars as meeting places]] | * [[WisLGBT Sidebar: Bars as meeting places]] |
Latest revision as of 12:00, 1 May 2010
Wisconsin LGBT History SIDEBAR
Gay and Lesbian Bars in Wisconsin, 1969-2010
Wisconsin has held a diverse collection of Gay and Lesbian bars in the years since Stonewall. Milwaukee especially has always hosted a large number of gay bars at any point in time; an unusually large quantity of bars compared to other American cities of comparable or even larger size. (For example, at this point in time, Milwaukee has over 20 gay and lesbian bars. The bars are usually smaller than bars in other cities, offering diversity rather than size.) Madison, as the state capitol and a vibrant college town as well, has also hosted a large number of bars over the years. Green Bay is next, followed by a fair size number of bars in other larger cities throughout the state.
This page attempts to list all of the gay and lesbian bars known to have existed throughout Wisconsin since Stonewall (1969-2010)- with city, address, and years in which the bar are known to have been open. We know there are some inaccuracies in the list (in some cases, dates are estimates), and we know some bars are not listed (people often remember the name of a bar, but we have no documentation of address or dates of operation, and so are not included here). Any information to fill in gaps is most welcome.
The Wisconsin LGBT History Project web site lists all of these bars, and for over 200 of them individual web pages exist, with detailed information, photographs, and advertisements over the years. Visit the web site at http://www.WisconsinGayHistory.org.
Appleton
- 1101 West -- 1101 W Wisconsin (1981-88)
- Cleo's Brown Beam Tavern -- 205 W College (1977-82)
- Columns -- 128 N Oneida (in Conway Hotel Bar) (1970-76)
- Country Kitchen -- 2506 College Ave (1980)
- Crossroads -- 1042 W Wisconsin (2000-2007)
- Dick's 400 -- 400 Julian St (1981)
- Doris' Super Bar -- 323 W College (1976-77)
- Lambda Lounge -- 343 W College (1979-81)
- Perkins -- 2505 College Ave (1980-81)
- Pivot Club -- 4815 W Prospect (1986-95)
- Pulse -- (2008)
- Rascals -- 702 E Wisconsin (1992-present)
- Ravens Bar -- 215 E. College Ave (2007-present)
Eau Claire
- Back Door -- 411 Galloway (1992-93)
- Downtown Express -- 101 Graham (1989-90)
- Maggies (gay nites) -- 505 W Barstow (1988-95)
- Scooters -- 411 Galloway St (1997-2005)
- Scruples -- 411 Galloway St (1993-95)
- Trading Company -- 304 Eau Claire St (1998-2000)
- Wildwood Club -- 2112 Esmond Rd (1991)
- Wolfe's Den -- 302 E Madison (2003-05)
Fond du Lac
- Aphrodesia Lounge -- Retlaw Hotel (1974)
- Carry's Lounge -- 2 N Main (1984-85)
- Colony Bar -- 15 W Division (1965-70)
- Myrna's Place -- 2 N. Main (1985)
- Sabrina's Lounge -- 2 N Main (1983-84)
Green Bay
- AJ's -- 301 S Broadway (2003-05)
- AJ's -- 709 S Broadway (2005)
- Astor Hotel Bar -- 21 N Adams (1965)
- Body Shop -- 720 Bodart Way (became Whos) (1983-85)
- Brandy's II -- 1126 Main St (1989-2007)
- Brandy's -- 409 S. Washington (prev My World) (1985-89)
- Buddies -- 1264 Main St (1997-03)
- Club 125 -- (1986)
- Cricket's Fox River Lounge -- 715 S Broadway (2003-2005)
- Gail's Bar -- 1101 W Main (1970-77)
- Grand West -- 1444 Main St (1986-89)
- Javas -- 1106 Main St (1999-2000)
- Java's -- 720 Bodart (1990-91)
- Loft -- 2328 University Ave (1984-91)
- Man Hole -- 207 S Washington (1977-82)
- Mayfair Lounge -- 314 N Adams (1965-70)
- My World -- 409 S. Washington (became Brandys) (1979-85)
- Napalese Lounge -- 515 S. Broadway (1983-2000)
- Napalese Lounge -- 1351 Cedar St (2000-present)
- Perkins Cake'n'Steak -- 100 N Military Ave (1980-81)
- Roxy Lounge -- 209 Pine St (1976-81)
- Sass -- 840 S Broadway (1992-2005)
- Shelter -- 730 N Quincy St (2004-present)
- Silver Saddle -- 409 S Washington (rear entr of My World) (1982)
- Sorry, We're Closed -- S. Broadway (2003-04)
- The 90's -- 1106 Main St. (1993-94)
- Tipsy's On Broadway -- 301 S. Broadway (2006-present)
- Trix's -- 121 S. Washington (1982-85)
- Who's -- 720 Bodart Way (was Body Shop) (1985-89)
- XS Niteclub -- 1106 Main St (2005)
- Za's Historic West Theatre -- 405 W Walnut St (2002-05)
- Za's -- 1106 Main St (1990-2001)
Kenosha
- 94 North -- 6305 120th St (2003-06)
- Chicks Bar (AYOR) -- 505 58th (1965)
- Club 94 -- 9001 120th Ave (1985-2003)
- Club Icon -- 6305 120th St (2006-present)
- Clubhouse Filling Station -- 6325 N 120th Ave (1999-2000)
- Lydia's Tavern -- 10936 Sheridan Rd (1970-72)
- Shack -- 10936 Sheridan Rd. (Hwy 32) (1974-85)
La Crosse
- Cavalier Lounge -- 114 N 5th St (1993-2000)
- Down Under Club -- 787 N Losey Blvd under Monogan Bridge (1977-81)
- Loveboat -- 411 S 3rd (1989)
- Memories -- 314 S 4th St (1987-93)
- Mothers -- 223 Pearl St (disco) (1979-82)
- My Place -- 3201 South Ave (2003-present)
- Players -- 214 Main St (2003-present)
- Rainbow's End -- 417 Jay St (1995-2005)
- Ramblin' Rose -- 717 Rose St (2005)
- Red Lion -- 120 3rd St. (1976-81)
- Stoddard Hotel Bar -- State St at 4th (1976)
- Tattoo's -- 1552 Rose St (Tattoo's II after 1984? (1982-89)
Madison
- Back Door -- 46 North Park at Regent (1972-78)
- Back East -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1984-90)
- Barber's Closet -- 636 W Washington (basement)(became Rods) (1977-81)
- Barracks -- 5 Applegate Court (1999-present)
- Belmont Hotel Bar -- 31 N Pinckney (1965)
- Café Palms -- 636 W Washington (1980-84)
- Captain Dix -- 4124 River Rd (2003-06)
- Cardinal Bar -- 418 E. Wilson St. (1984-98+)
- CE's -- 2415 Winnebago St (2000)
- Cheri's Back East -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1984-90)
- Clinique -- 110 N Hamilton (1970)
- Club 3054 -- 3054 E Washington (1991-93)
- Club 5 -- 5 Applegate Court (1999-present)
- Club de Wash -- 636 W Washington (1980-)
- Club Majestic -- 115 King St (2003-05)
- Emily's -- 508 E. Wilson St. (1983-84)
- Fireside Lounge -- 1229 Regent (1965)
- Fox Hole -- 5 Applegate Ct (2000-present)
- Geraldines/ The Men's Room -- 3052 E Washington (1998)
- Going My Way? -- 111 W Main (1979-82)
- Greenbush -- 914 Regent (1998-2000)
- Hot L Café -- 636 W Washington (1976-77)
- Kirby's Klub -- 121 W Main St (1998-99)
- Kollege Klub -- 714 State St (1965-70)
- Lombardo's Piano Lounge -- 119 E Main St (1965)
- Mad Bar (Manoeuvres) -- 150 S. Blair (1994-98)
- Manoeuvres (Mad Bar) -- 150 S. Blair (1994-98)
- Mother's Willy Street Pub -- 1358 Williamson (1983)
- New Bar -- 636 W. Washington (upper) (1984-96)
- Phaze II -- 117 W. Main St. (1985-94)
- Pillar to Post (store- cards) -- 309 State St (1984)
- Pirate Ship -- 1116 N Fairchild (1972-77)
- Planet Q -- 5 Applegate Court (1999-2000)
- Rainbow Room -- 121 W. Main St (2000-04)
- Ray's Bar+Grill -- 2415 Winnebago (1993-94)
- Ray's -- 2526 E Washington (2004-present)
- Ray's -- 3052 E Washington (1999-2003)
- Rod's -- 636 W. Washington (rear) (1979-96)
- Sam's -- 1206 N. Regent (1979-84)
- Shamrock -- 177 W Main St. (1986-present)
- Six-O-Two Club -- 602 University Ave (1965)
- Stop Lite -- 302 E Wilson (1974)
- Three Bells -- 763 University (mixed) (1965-70)
- Uptown Grill -- 320 State St (1965)
- Velvet Swing -- 317 W Gorham (1970)
- Wings 3054 -- 3054 E Washington (1991-94)
Milwaukee
- 10% Club -- 4322 W Fond du Lac (1998)
- 1100 Club -- 1100 S. 1st St (1992-98)
- 27th St. Danceteria -- 618 N. 27th (1985-87)
- 3B's Bar -- 1753 S KK (1991-96)
- Advent -- 500 S. 5th (1976-77)
- Alex's -- 644 N. 7th St (1969-70)
- Alternative -- 1100 S. 1st St. (1989-90)
- Angelo's Mint Bar II -- 819 S 2nd (1986-91)
- Antlers Hotel -- 616 N 2nd St (Wisconsin Hotel) (1962-77)
- Art Bar -- 722 E. Burleigh (2004-present)
- Artony's -- 219 E Keefe Ave (1982)
- B's -- 1579 S. 2nd St (1991-96)
- Backroom -- 157 S. 1st (formerly Cove) (1972-73)
- Ballgame -- 196 S 2nd (1974-present)
- Barbie's Playhouse -- 700 E Meinecke (1998-2000)
- Baron / Red Baron -- 625 E St Paul (1977-81)
- Beer Garden -- 3715 then 3743 W Vliet St (1971-89)
- Belmont Hotel Coffee Shop -- 751 N 4th St (1962-72)
- BJ's Mint Bar -- 819 S 2nd (1991-93)
- Black Forest Inn -- 814 S 2nd (1976-81)
- Black Nite -- 400 N. Plankinton (1963)
- Boot Camp -- 209 E National (1984-present)
- Bourbon Beat -- 400 N Plankinton (1962-65)
- Boys Town -- 2022 W. National Ave (1993-94)
- Bridgeport -- 3762 N Green Bay Ave (1962-65)
- Buchaneer Hotel Restr+Bar -- 5th + Michigan (1970)
- Buckskin Inn -- 435 W Michigan (1970-71)
- Café Melange -- 720 N Old World Third St (1987-97)
- Café Voltaire -- 2010 S. KK (1985)
- Captain's Cabin -- 400 S. 2nd St (1966-68)
- Carrie's -- 181 S. 2nd (1973)
- Casablanca disco -- 1753 S. Kinnickinnic (1980-81)
- Castaways -- 424 W McKinley Ave (1962-67)
- Castaways South -- 196 S 2nd (1967-71)
- C'est La Vie -- 231 S 2nd (1974-2008)
- Chaps -- 219 S. 2nd (1990)
- Circus/ Circus Circus -- 219 S. 2nd St (later Club 219) (1976-80)
- Clay's Castaways -- 1753 S KK (became Clays) (1984-86)
- Club 219 -- 219 S 2nd (1977-2005)
- Club 546 / Michelle's -- 546 E. Michigan Ave (1935-73)
- Club Boom -- 625 S 2nd (2000-present)
- Columns -- 424 E. Wisconsin Ave (1962-64)
- Coo Coo Clock -- 1517 S 2nd (1987)
- Cove Bar -- 157 S. 1st St. (1970-73)
- D's Place -- 4025 N. Port Washington Rd (1998)
- Dance, Dance, Dance -- 801 S 2nd (La Cage) (1988-96)
- Decision- 819 S. 2nd St (1976)
- Deja-Vu -- 235 S. 2nd St (1993-94)
- Dionysus- 183 S 2nd St (1974)
- Dish -- 235 S 2nd St (1998-2000)
- DK's Tavern -- 135 E Natl (1984-88)
- Eagle / Milw Eagle -- 300 W Juneau (1997-2001)
- Emeralds -- 801 E Hadley (1998-2005)
- Empire Lounge -- 716 N Plankinton (1976-77)
- Essinger's -- 826 N 27th (1984-86)
- Factory -- 158 N Broadway (1973-82)
- Factory II -- 130 E Juneau (1982-84)
- Factory 3 -- 511 N Broadway (1986-88)
- Fannies -- 200 E. Washington (1982-2000)
- Finale -- 808 E Center St (1975-86)
- First Street -- 157 S. 1st St (1982-84)
- Flame -- 181 S. 2nd (1973)
- Fluid (The Wet Spot) -- 819 S 2nd (1998-present)
- Forum -- 1801 N 12th (1962-65)
- Fox Bar -- 455 N Plankinton (1962-65)
- Fox Trap Cocktail Lounge -- 3426 W Lisbon (1991-92)
- Frankie's Cabaret -- 1655 S 1st (1986-87)
- French Quarter -- 1634 N. Water St (1969)
- Gargoyles -- 354 E. National (1995-96)
- Gary's disco -- 219 S 2nd (1975)
- Gay Street Station -- 1637 W Pierce (1986-87)
- Gayspot Tavern -- 1438 W Arthur Ave (1970)
- Gaytime Bar -- 731 Fourth St (1964-65)
- Ginger -- 235 S. 2nd St (2008-present)
- Godfrey's 1800 Club -- 1800 W Vliet (1964-68)
- Goldenshaft -- 300 W Juneau (1984)
- Grand Avenue Annex -- 746 N. 7th (1986-87)
- Grand Avenue Pub -- 716 W Wisc (1982-88)
- Grand Prix Lounge -- 144 E Juneau (1965-71)
- Grubbs Pub -- 807 S. 2nd St. (1991-98)
- Harbor Room -- 117 E Greenfield Ave (2000-present)
- Have A Nice Day Cafe -- 1101 N. Old World Third St (2003)
- Hideaway -- 819 S 2nd (1976-77)
- Hot Legs -- 814 S 2nd (1984-87)
- Hunters Club -- 649 N 7th (1971-72)
- In Between -- 645 S 2nd (1995-99)
- Inferno -- (1975 name of Factory) (1976-77)
- Intermezzo -- 703 S. 2nd St (2006)
- Jack's -- 200 E. Washington (2008-present)
- Jamies -- 196 S. 2nd St. (1972)
- Jazz -- 801 S. 2nd St (1988-1990)
- JC's Rainbow Bar -- 1414 S. 6th (1990-91)
- Jet's Place -- 1753 S KK (1986-91)
- Jimmy's HiFi Lounge -- 1187 N 68th St (above Swittels) (1964-74)
- Jocks -- 212 E St Paul (1979)
- Just Us -- 807 S. 5th (1995-98)
- Kathy's Nut Hut -- 1500 W, Scott St (1992-present)
- Keefe Ave Station -- 333 E. Keefe (1992)
- KEG's aka KKC's -- 135 E National (1983)
- Kisses -- 132 E Juneau (1978-80)
- Kruz -- 354 E National (2006-present)
- KT & Zips Atmosphere -- 2800 Richards (1993-96)
- La Cage -- 801 S 2nd (1984-present)
- Lavender Connection -- (1987)
- Leaded Shade -- 157 S. 1st St (1974-79)
- Leaded Shade II -- 1100 S. 1st St (1990-91)
- Loading Dock -- 158 N Broadway (back room of Factory) (1981-82)
- Loop Café (after hrs) -- 603 N 5th St (1965-70)
- Loose Ends -- 4322 W Fond du Lac Ave (1986-96)
- Lost & Found -- 625 E St. Paul (1974)
- Lost & Found -- 618 N 27th (reopened as Music Box) (1979-84)
- M & M -- 124 N Water St (1976-2006)
- M's -- 1101 S. 2nd St (2006-2010)
- MacArthur Park disco -- 2023 S KK (1980)
- Mama Roux -- 1875 N Humboldt (1994-99)
- Marie's Get Acquainted Lounge -- 1801 N 12th (1974)
- Marquee- 158 N Broadway (1974)
- Martins -- 1800 N Arlington (1975-76)
- Michelle's Club 546 -- 546 E. Michigan Ave (1935-73)
- Mick's Alternative -- 1100 S. 1st St. (1990-91)
- Mickey's Cove -- 157 S 1st St (1972)
- Mickey's Dynasty -- 764 N 7th (1987)
- Milwaukee Eagle -- 300 W Juneau (1998-2000)
- Mint Bar -- 422 W State St (later Angelo's) (1949-85)
- Mister Z's -- 219 S 2nd St (1975-76)
- MONA's (prev Out N About) -- 1407 S 1st St (2003-present)
- Moulin Rouge -- 814 S 2nd St (1980)
- Music Box -- 618 N 27th (1984)
- Neptune -- 1100 E. Kane (1971-72)
- New Yorker Lounge -- 605 N. 5th St (1971)
- Next Stop -- 800 E Chambers (1991-92)
- Niko's -- 801 S 2nd St (1982)
- Nite Beat -- 196 S. 2nd St (1964-68)
- Nite Beat -- 183 S. 2nd St (1969-72)
- Nitengales -- 2022 W National (1989-93)
- Non Sequitur -- 2718 N Bremen St (1982)
- Nut Hut / Kathy's -- 1500 W Scott (1992-present)
- Off The Avenue -- 645 N. 7th (1986-87)
- Off The Tracks -- 153 W Grant (2003-05)
- On Broadway -- 618 N Broadway (1978)
- Orbit -- 2nd + National (1998-2003)
- Oregon House -- 235 S 2nd (1976-77)
- Other Place -- 117 E Greenfield (1991-92)
- Out N About (renamed MONA's) -- 1407 S 1st St (2003-present)
- Pappagaio -- 515 N Broadway (Sunday only dance) (1984-87)
- Park Avenue -- (Sunday only dance) (1978-83)
- Partners -- 813 S 1st St (1989-93)
- Phoenix -- 235 S. 2nd+A103 (1979-93)
- Pink Pony -- 20th + North (1960s)
- Pirate's Den (formerly The Forum) -- 1801 N 12th (1965-71)
- Player's Pub -- 332 N. Milwaukee (1981)
- Pulse -- 200 E. Washington (2002-04)
- Pump (Sunday only dance) -- 722 N. Milwaukee St. (2002-2008)
- Pump House -- 2011 S 1st St (2006-2008)
- PURR Night Club -- 3945 N. 35th St (2007-present)
- Red Baron -- 625 E. St. Paul Ave (1976-81)
- Red Corvette -- 2023 S. Kinnickinnic (1976-79)
- Regency East -- 1758 N. Water St. (1967-69)
- ReneZ Co-Z Corner -- 709 N 35th (1992-98)
- Rita's RT -- 219 E Keefe (1983)
- River Queen -- 402 N Water St (1965-80)
- Riviera Show Lounge -- 183 S. 2nd (1962-64)
- Riviera -- 952 N 3rd (1964-65)
- Rooster -- 181 S 2nd St (1968-71)
- Royal Hotel Bar -- 435 W Michigan- see Club 546 (1935-73)
- S.S. River Queen -- 402 N Water St (1978-79)
- Seaway -- 401 N. Plankinton (1960-62)
- Seaway Inn (restr+bar) -- 744 N Jefferson (1962-71)
- Seaway -- 181 S. 2nd St (1972-73)
- Shadows / Diplomat dining- 814 S 2nd (1980-84)
- Shadows II / The Top Shelf -- 814 S 2nd (1987-89)
- Shaft 219 (basement Club 219) (1982-89)
- Shaft Club (in Milw Eagle) -- 300 W. Juneau (1997-2001)
- Short Circuit -- 2209 W National (1988-89)
- Sidedoor -- 212 E. St. Paul (1976-77)
- Something Different -- 5666 N. Teutonia (1987-94)
- South Water St. Docks -- 354 E. National (1998-2003)
- Station 2- Eastern Connection -- 1534 W Grant (1987-2000)
- Stud Club -- see Club 546- 546 E. Michigan (1971-76)
- Sugar Shack -- 135 E National (1976-83)
- Sundays- see Park Avenue (1978-83)
- Switch -- 124 W National (1999-2008)
- Swittel's- 1187 N 68th (see also Jimmy's Hi-Fi Lounge) (1974-77)
- Tazzbah Bar+Grille -- 1712 W :Pierce (2004-2007)
- Teddy's -- 1434 N Farwell (1977)
- Ten Hundred East -- 1000 E North Ave (1968-83)
- This Is It -- 418 E Wells St (1968-present)
- Tina's RTI -- 219 E Keefe (was Artony's) (1982-85)
- Tina's RTI -- 1733 W Hopkins (1985-86)
- Tina's RTI -- 1834 N 20th (1986-91)
- Tina's -- 634 W North Ave (1991-93)
- Tiny's Waterfront -- 409 N. Water St. (1990)
- Tony's Riviera Cocktail Lounge -- 401 N. Plankinton (1962-64)
- Triangle -- 135 E National (1988-present)
- T's Music Club -- 3501 W. Lisbon (1989-90)
- Unicorn -- 300 W Juneau Ave (1984)
- Van Domes -- 330 E. Wells (1994)
- Visions -- 814 S 2nd (1991-92)
- Vuk's Place -- 2033 S. 13th St. (1992-93)
- Vuk's II -- 2033 S. 13th St. (1994-95)
- Walkers Pint -- 818 S 2nd (2001-present)
- Walkers Point Cabaret -- 1106 S. 1st (1991)
- Walkers Point Marble Arcade -- 1101-A S. 2nd (1993-96)
- Wherehouse -- 818 S. Water St (2008-2009)
- Wildwood -- 13th + Walnut (dyke bar) (1960s)
- Wizard's Pub -- 4538 W Lisbon (1991-92)
- Woodys -- 1579 S 2nd (1997-present)
- Wreck Room -- 266 E Erie St (1972-96)
- Your Place -- 813 S First St (1965-95)
- Zak's -- Humboldt + North (1988)
- Zippers -- 819 S. 2nd (1993-98)
- Zip's -- 3100 W. Lisbon (1988)
Racine
- Gus' -- 2201 Mead St (1973-76)
- JoDee's -- 2139 Racine St. (aka My Way in 1976) (1972-present)
- Larry & Ev's -- 22nd & Mead (1974)
- Lydia's Bar -- 901 S. Memorial Dr (1972-85)
- Our Place -- 1216 Douglas (1987-90)
- Shack II (Larry+Daves) -- 2201 Mead (1977-78)
- What About Me? -- 600 6th St. (1992-2006)
Superior
- Circus Disco -- Tower Ave. (1981)
- Darlyne's -- 1812 Broadway (1974-76)
- Douglas Tavern -- 318 Tower Ave (1976)
- Down Under Club -- 787 Losey Blvd (1977)
- JT's Bar+Grille -- 1506 N 3rd (2003-05)
- Main Club -- 1813 N. 3rd St. (1970-75)
- Main Club -- 1217 Tower (1998-present)
- Molly's and Oscar's -- 405 Tower Ave (1979-82)
- Trio -- 820 Tower (1995-2000)
- TRTO -- 802 Tower (1987-93)
Wausau
- Camp -- 117 Scott St. (1986)
- Lark -- 2nd + Scott (1974-76)
- Mad Hatter -- 320 Washington (1992-95)
- Masquers -- 320 Washington (1990-91)
- OZ -- 320 Washington St (1997-present)
- Pendulum -- 100 Scott St. (1984-86)
- Pit -- The -- 100 Scott St (1979-82)
- R-Bar -- 102 Scott (1987-89)
Other Locations
- Beaver Dam: Campus Lounge -- 815 Park Ave (1980-81)
- Beloit: Club Impulse -- 132 W Grand Ave (2005-present)
- Beloit: Jeanie's -- (1989)
- Beloit: Kloset -- 232 Shirland? Ave (1999-2000)
- Chippewa Falls: Do-Re-Chi (B+B) -- 33 E Spruce St (1998-2000)
- Eagle River: Edgewater Inn+Resort (2000)
- Fort Atkinson: Friends -- 10 E Sherman Ave (1993-95)
- Fort Atkinson: Old Fort Lounge -- 10 E Sherman (1988-89)
- Janesville: New Leaf -- Hwy 51 S. -- Rt. 7 (1989-93)
- Janesville: Red Dragon -- Fairview Mall+Mart (1976-77)
- Janesville: Runway 51 -- Hwy 51 Rt. 7 (1993-94)
- Lake Geneva: Christopher's -- 421 Baker St. (1985-86)
- Lake Mills: CrossRoads Bar -- W6642 Hwy B (1993-2000)
- Lodi: Prairie Garden (B+B) -- W13172 Hwy 188 (1998-2000)
- Maiden Rock: Eagle Cove B+B -- W4387 120th Ave (1999-2000)
- Manitowoc: Sara Jane's Attic -- Main St (top floor city hotel) (1980)
- Milton: Chase on the Hill (B+B) -- 11624 St Rd 26 (1998-2000)
- Mineral Point: Cothran House (B+B) (1998-2000)
- Neenah: Diversions -- 1413 Green Valley Rd (1997-99)
- New London: Jay's Nautical Inn -- Hwy 54 (1988-89)
- Oshkosh: Club 1226 -- 1226 Oshkosh Ave (2006-present)
- Oshkosh: Roulf Hotel Bar -- 530 N Main (1965-71)
- Oshkosh: Woo Woo -- (1974)
- Pence: Northland House B+B -- 609 Hwy 77 (1988-94)
- Shawano: Prince Edward B+B -- 203 W 5th St (1999-2000)
- Shawano Lake: The Ribs -- Shawano Lake resort (1970-77)
- Sheboygan: Blue Lite -- 1029 N 8th (1993-present)
- Sheboygan: Close Encounter -- 827 Pennsylvania (1986)
- Sheboygan: Sherlock's Home -- 733 Pennsylvania (1988-95)
- Spring Prairie: Diamond Hill Inn B+B -- W1375 Hwy 11 (1995-2000)
- Stevens Point: Club Night Out -- 2533 Cty Rd M (2004-05)
- Stevens Point: Platwood Club -- 701 Hwy 10W (1990-2000)
- Sturgeon Bay: Chanticleer Guest House -- 4072 Cherry Rd (1998-present)
- Wisconsin Dells: Captain Dix -- 4124 River Rd (2003-present)
Links
- Return to BUSINESSES page: Wis. LGBT History-- Businesses
- Return to INTRO page: Wisconsin LGBT History Project- Intro
Explore the full web site documenting GLBT life in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and all of Wisconsin at: http://www.WisconsinGayHistory.org
Source: contents by Don Schwamb.