Artony's
Bar
219 E Keefe Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53212
State Region
Southeast WI
Neighborhood
Riverwest
Year Opened: 1980
Year Closed: 1984
Exact Date Opened: Unknown
Exact Date Closed: Unknown
Clientele Primarily Identified As
Gay, Black
Logo:
Artony's was a neighborhood destination for Black gays and lesbians in the early 1980s.
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Very little is known about Artony's. While it advertised heavily from 1980 to 1983, it was not mentioned in any publication after February 1984. The building was demolished in early 2015.
INPUT ALWAYS WELCOME!
We are always looking for photos of the exterior and interiors of Bars and other Places, as well as information about ownership, activities and opening and closing background info about Places. We welcome your input and photos!
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