History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Wisconsin - Businesses - Bars and Clubs (outside Milw)

 
Brandy's II
Location: 1126 Main Street, Green Bay WI

Opened:
Closed:

 May 12, 1989
approx. April 2007
Clientele:

Male/ female
Bar/ social: Country/ Leather/ Levi
 
       
 

Brandy's II was considered a Green Bay country/leather/levi bar when it opened in May 1989. (It was preceeded by "Brandy's", at 409 S. Washington Street, which was totally destroyed by fire on February 27, 1989.)

The bar closed for a time in 1992, then reopened under new owner Terry in November 1992. (IS SO 9-22)

The history of LGBT bars in Northeastern Wisconsin was the subject of an excellent article in the Green Bay Press Gazette in 2020.

Brandy's II closed around April-May, 2007.

Ownership history (approximate):

  • Jerry Hoffman, 1989-92
  • Terry Tetzlaff, 1992-98?
  • Rodney Schroeder, 1998-2002
  • Daniel, 2002-close

    More information about this business is welcome from anyone who can contribute same.
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    Grand Opening after fire at old location
    In Step vol. 6-10, May 1989
     


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    Green Apple Vol. 1 no. 3 / Sept.-Oct. 1993
     


    Photo from Mr. Northeastern Leather Pageant
    Quest vol. 4 no. 13 / August 1997

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