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Advertisement, August 1972
showing front end of car which is
actually mounted in the Wreck Room back room
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Advertisement, May 1973 |
Advertisement
(GPU News, Aug. 1974)
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1975-1976 |
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Silver Star M.C., Event ad
(November 1975)
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4th Anniversary advertisement, 1976
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1980-1981 |
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Ad, Cruisin Bar: Rear entrance vs Front entrance hours
(Milw. Calendar vol.3-21, Oct. 1980)
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Photo: Manager Jim Schnieders at birthday party
(Gay Milw. vol. 4-07, April 1981) |
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1982 |
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Ad: The Cell bar
(Escape vol.5-08, May 1982)
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Photo: Manager Jimmy (left) with customer Kenny
(Escape vol.5-08, May 1982)
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Photo: Team members and observers at Wreck Room Classic softball trournament
(May 1982)
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Souvenier glass mug
Giveaway at 10th anniversary, Aug. 1982
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Souvenier glass mug
Giveaway at 10th anniversary, Aug. 1982
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1983 |
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Photos from Mr. Wreck Room Contest
(RAGG v01-19, Sept. 1983)
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Wreck Room building circa 1983
(photo by Don Schwamb)
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Souvenier 'Membership' Card
for 'Refund Nights'
(date unknown)
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1984 |
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Advertisement, March 1984
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Photos: Tax Refund Party
top: Fred filling out Wreck Room form 69-EZ;
bottom: owner Wayne with bartender Gary
(In Step vol.1-07, March 1984)
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12th Anniversary button, 1984
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HIT bowling tourney reception at Wreck Room
(InStep vol.1-10, June 1984)
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Wreck Room's Kevin shining shoes of
Sister Soliciation Slut
(InStep vol.1-11, June 1984)
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1985 |
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Photos: Circus-Circus party at the Wreck Room
(InStep vol.2-15, July 1985)
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Ad: Milwaukee Mixed Gay Chorus performing 'The Classics' at Wreck Room
(InStep vol.2-15, July 1985)
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Ad: Upcoming 13th Anniversary party
(InStep vol.2-15, July 1985)
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Photos: Wheel of Fortune at the Wreck Room
(InStep vol.2-15, July 1985)
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Photo: Wheel of Fortune at the Wreck Room
(InStep vol.2-15, July 1985)
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Ad: Mr. Wreck Room Contest
(InStep vol.2-19, Sept. 1985)
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Ad: Wheel of Fortune every Sunday
(InStep vol.2-19, Sept. 1985)
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Photos: Manager Jimmy (left), and Mr. Wreck Room Jeff Becker
(InStep vol.2-21, Oct. 1985)
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1986 |
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Jock Shorts column: 'Wreck Room Classic' softball tournament to become 'Milwaukee Classic' run by SSBL
(InStep vol.3-02, Feb. 1986)
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Photos: Beach Party
(InStep vol.3-09, May 1986)
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Ad:
(InStep vol.3-09, May 1986)
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Photos: "Dames at Sea," a fully-choreographed stage show, is hosted by Wreck Room on two consecutive Saturdays. For a $2 donation, visitors are treated to a premier 10pm performance starring Doris Delago, Patsy Parks, Miss B.J. Daniels, Russell Moore, Dean Paradowski and Kelly Cole
(contributor 'P.P.' adds the following details: "Jimmy Schneiders built the stage, sets and backdrops - what a talent. Doris Delago was a task master but she got results- and she did all the girls' costumes. Such a fun show! Great memories. BJ and I laughed so much during this show. Lifelong friendships made here. Fun fact: We also “toured” with this show to "Rod's" bar in Madison. Patsy performed as Phil.")
(InStep vol.3-05, March 1986)
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Photos: Sock Hop
Lower photo: staff all decked out in 50's clothes
(InStep vol.3-13, July 1986)
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Ad: Great Pumpkin Caper,
pumpkin carving & prizes
(InStep vol.3-20, Oct. 1986)
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1987 |
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Photos: Ad: Strip and Sit contest
(InStep vol.4-19, Nov. 1987)
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1988 |
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Photo: Manager Marty, Pianist Harriet King, and owner Bill
(InStep vol.5-04, March 1988)
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Ad: Swim Suit Contest
(InStep vol.5-06, April 1988)
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Ad: 'Saloon Opens'
"Separate Entrance"
(Sept. 1988)
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Ad: Christmas, New Years
(InStep vol.5-23, Dec. 1988)
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1989 |
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Ad: January events
(Jan. 1989)
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Ad: Saloon ad
(Jan. 1989)
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Ad: Christmas, New Years
(InStep vol.6-12, June 1989)
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Ad: Thank You for making 17th anniversary a success
(InStep vol.6-17, Sept. 1989)
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Photos: 17th Anniversary party
(InStep vol.6-17, Sept. 1989)
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Photos: 17th Anniversary party
(InStep vol.6-17, Sept. 1989)
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Ad: Halloween Pumpkin carving, Costume party
(InStep vol.6-17, Sept. 1989)
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Photos: Mr. Wreck Room contest
(InStep vol.6-17, Sept. 1989)
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1990 |
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Ad: 2nd Annual 'South of the Border' Buffet
(InStep vol.7-01, Jan. 1990)
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Ad: Daily events
(InStep vol.7-06, March 1990)
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Ad: Party Night, 4th of July, Castaways party
(InStep vol.7-12, June 1990)
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Ad: Daily events
(InStep vol.7-19, Sept. 1990)
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Ad: Daily events
(InStep vol.7-25, Dec. 1990)
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1991 |
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Ad: Food for PWA's (People with AIDS)
(InStep vol.8-02, Jan. 1991)
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Ad: Black Mask Madness costume party
(InStep vol.8-02, Jan. 1991)
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Ad: Benefit show for MAP (Milw AIDS Project) canceled
(InStep vol.8-08, April 1991)
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Ad: Block Party from Hell, with M&M Club
(purposely printed mirror image)
(InStep vol.8-15, Aug. 1991)
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(Mirror image of original advertisement to left, reversed here for readability)
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Flyer for Block Party from Hell
(Aug. 1991)
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Ad: Party Night
(InStep vol.8-21, Oct. 1991)
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1992 |
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Ad: Food Drive for MAP Food Pantry, Roger Deely's Birthday
(InStep vol.9-01, Jan. 1992)
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Ad: Mr. Wisconsin Drummer contest, Mr Midwest Leather
(Feb. 1992)
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Photo: BIM & Company performing
(May 1992)
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Article: BIM & Company weekly musical revue with hits from the 50's thru 70's
(May 1992)
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(InStep vol.9-14, July 1992)
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Steppin Out column: WR celebrated their 20th anniversary
(InStep vol.9-19, Sept. 1992)
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Ad: Oberons Scary Monster Costume Party
(InStep vol.9-21, Oct. 1992)
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Ad: Happy Holidays
(InStep vol.9-25, Dec. 1992)
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1993 |
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Ad: Play Blackjack
(InStep vol.10-07, April 1993)
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Photo: BEST Damn Underwear Party benefit for BESTD Clinic
(InStep vol.10-10, May 1993)
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Photo: Wis. L/L Daddy's Boy contest
(InStep vol.10-10, May 1993)
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Ad: Thanking their staff (named in ad)
(InStep vol.10-13, July 1993)
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Ad: 21st Anniversary party
(InStep vol.10-17, Sept. 1993)
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Article: Christmas Club for children with AIDS
(InStep vol.10-23, Nov. 1993)
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Ad: Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
(InStep vol.10-23, Nov. 1993)
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Ad: Happy Holidays
(InStep vol.10-25, Dec. 1993)
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1994 |
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Ad: Showing 3 logos and Photo of Staff
(circa 1994)
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Ad:
(Quest vol.1-02, Feb. 1994)
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Ad: Listing daily specials
(Quest vol.1-05, March 1994)
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Ad: Best Damn Underwear and Wet Shorts contest as benefit for BESTD Clinic
(from Jerry Johnson 'Wis. Light' archive, May 1994)
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Ad: Best Damn Underwear and Wet Shorts contest
(Quest vol.1-11, June 1994)
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Photos: from Anniversary party
(InStep vol.11-18, Sept. 1994)
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Chain and tags given at 21st Anniversary (1993);
Add-on tag given at 22nd and final anniversary (1994)
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1995 |
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Ad: Softball Team players needed
(InStep vol.12-04, March 1995)
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Photos: Anniversary Party
(Quest vol.2-17, Sept. 1995)
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1996 |
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Ad: Alex Lumelsky is back
(InStep vol.13-06, June 1996)
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Article: Wreck Room has closed
(Wis. Light vol.9-15, July 1996)
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Article: A History of the Wreck Room bar
(Wis. Light vol.9-15, July 1996)
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2017 |
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Building renderings for proposed 2017 remodeling:
Main rendering |
Building renderings for proposed 2017 remodeling:
Southwest view (main entrance) |
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Building renderings for proposed 2017 remodeling:
Ground floor plan |
Building renderings for proposed 2017 remodeling:
North elevation view |
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