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

 
B's Bar
aka 3B's (#2)
Location: 1579 S. 2nd Street, Milwaukee WI

Opened:
Closed:

July 1995
October 1997
Clientele:

Male/ female
Bar/ social

 

 
       
 

Three of the four owners who had previously operated "3B's" bar on south KK relocated to South Second street in May-June 1995.

The relocated bar was first called "3B's" (the same name as used at the South KK address), but it was at times also called simply "B's" with advertisements appearing as such in mid-1996. While advertisements returned to using the "3B's" name later in 1996, the bar continued to be listed as "B's" in various bar guides and daily events listings.

A story in 'Wisconsin Light' newspaper in October 1997 (vol 10-issue 21, pg 21) announced that B's would be closing in October 1997 after 6.5 years in business (which time includes its previous incarnation as "3B's" bar on south KK).

The bar reopened on November 14, 1997 as Woody's bar.

Photos from After-PrideFest party
(In Step vol 12-12, June 1995)
 
Advertisement, Miss 3B's Wis. America contest
(Quest vol 2-11, July 1995)
 
 
Advertisement, America Pageant Benefit
(Quest vol 2-17, Oct. 1995)
 
Advertisement, Christmas Party
(Quest vol 2-23, Dec. 1995)
 
Advertisement, Judi Lowe appearance
(Quest vol 3-05, April 1996)
 
Advertisement (Note ad is for "B's")
(Quest vol 3-11, July 1996)
 
Advertisement (Note ad is for "B's")
(Quest vol 3-17, Sept. 1996)
 
 
Advertisement for
Mr. & Ms. Brew City Leather contest
(In Step vol 14-06, March 1997)
 
Advertisement for Block Party
(Quest vol 14-18, Aug. 1997)
 
 
Listings in Bar Guide and Calendar sections
(In Step, vol 14-19, September 1997)
 
Mention in column "Keepin' In Step" about B's closing and bar to become Woody's
(In Step, vol 14-20, October 1997)
 
B's Closing Bash
(Quest, vol 4-18, October 1997)
 
One of last listings in "Nightlife" section for B's Bar
(Quest, vol 4-18, October 1997)

  

 


Article about move
(In Step v12-11, June 1995)


Advertisement of new location
(In Step v12-11, June 1995)


B's Closing Bash
(Quest, vol 4-18, October 1997)

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