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

 
Jet's Place
Location: 1753 S. Kinnickinnic

Opened:
Closed:

 June 1986
June 1991
Clientele:

Female
Bar/ social

 

  
       
 

Opened by Jeanette primarily as a women's bar, but became popular with a wide range audience. When Jeanette was no longer able to maintain the bar, she sold out to 4 partners who rechristened the bar as 3B's.

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


    Grand Opening advertisement
    (In Step, volume 3 no. 16)



    Jet's Place opening, April 1986
    (In Step, volume 3 no. 17)


    Jet's Place at opening, April 1986
    (In Step, volume 3 no. 17)


    Reputation for Sunday afternoon parties, Dec. 1986
    (In Step, volume 3 no. 24)


    "An Affair of the Heart" Valentines Dance, February 1987
    (In Step, volume 4 no. 2)


    One of Baby Jane Hudson's "Oh What The Hell..." shows, October 1988
    (In Step, volume 5 no. 19)


    3rd Annual Annivesary Party Ad, June 1989
    (In Step, volume 6 no. 12)


    Benefit show for Milwaukee Pride Committee members, June 1989
    (In Step, volume 6 no. 12)


    Interior of bar
    (In Step, volume 7 no. 11)
    Last party at Jet's Place, June 1991


Advertisement, February 1987


Advertisement, September 1988


AIDS fundraiser, Jet's Place, December 1990;
with Karen Lamb (center) and
Mr. Gay Wisconsin, J.J. Newman (on right)

Credits: contents, design and arrangement by Don Schwamb.
Last updated: October-2006.