History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Wisconsin - Businesses - Bars and Clubs

 
Sam's
Location: 1206 N. Regent, Madison WI

Opened:
Closed:

circa 1979
May, 1984
Clientele:

Bar/ social

 

 
       
 

Sam's was owned by someone named 'Sam', we don't know his last name.

We know very little about the bar, other than that it was being remodeled early in 1984, just as 'In Step' magazine was being started up. We also know that the bar hosted a 'Sunday Night Satin Show', put on by S&M Productions (Mabel Kane, Sass DuBois, and Rosa Rivera). We have been unable to locate information as to when the bar opened or other activities.

The bar closed in May 1984; Sam was rumored to be tired of the bar business, and moving to Phoenix.

More information about this business is welcomed from anyone who can contribute it.

 


Listing in Bar Guide
(In Step vol. 1-02, Feb. 1984)
 


Remodeling running late
(In Step vol. 1-02, Feb. 1984)
 


Calendar: Sunday Night Satin Show
(In Step vol. 1-04, March 1984)
 


Sam's being sold...
(In Step vol. 1-07, May 1984)
 


Officially Closed
(In Step vol. 1-10, June 1984)
 

Credits: contents, design and arrangement by Don Schwamb.
Last updated: September-2007.