History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Businesses - Spas/ Bath Houses/ Health Clubs

 
Finalandia Health Spa
aka Le Club Finlandia
Location: 707 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee WI

Opened:
Closed:

 approx. 1970
approx. 1982
Clientele:

Male

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The Finlandia Health Spa is the first men's bath house documented thus far in Milwaukee. Listed in national Gay Guide books as early as 1970, it also advertised throughout the publication of the Milwaukee-based GPU News (1971-1981) as a typical gay bath house, or spa. By 1980, the club advertised as "Le Club Finlandia", advertising "Roman pool, private saunas, swedish massage".
Listing in
1970 International Guild Guide
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Listing in
1971 Bob Damron's Address Book
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Listing in
1972 Bob Damron's Address Book
Listing in
1973 Guild Guide
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Listing in
1974 Bob Damron's Address Book
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Advertisement, October 1971
GPU News, October 1971


Advertisement, circa 1980


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