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

 
Factory-3
Location: 511 N. Broadway

Opened:
Closed:

November 4, 1986
unknown
Clientele:

Male/ female
Bar/ social

 

 
       
 

This is the 3rd bar by the name "Factory" opened by Chuck Cicerello. Located in a downtown warehouse building on a historic block, with 6,000 square feet of space, the bar had high ceilings excellent for disco lighting. The bar made an excellent venue for shows, with a large stage, plenty of seating, and excellent lighting and sound system.

 

Opening advertisement, Oct. 1986
(InStep vol 3 issue 20)


Opening information, 1986
(InStep vol 3 issue 20)


Advertisement, February 1987

Credits: bar history by Don Schwamb.
Last updated: 24-October-2005.