Backroom
Bar Dance | Cruising
157 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
State Region
Southeast WI
Neighborhood
Historic Fifth Ward
Year Opened: 1972
Year Closed: 1973
Exact Date Opened: Sunday, October 01, 1972
Exact Date Closed: Thursday, February 01, 1973
Clientele Primarily Identified As
Mixed
Operated by Dennis and "Squeekie," Backroom was one of many short-lived queer spaces to occupy 157 S. 1st Street in the early 1970s.
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!
Operated by Dennis and "Squeekie," Backroom was one of many short-lived queer spaces to occupy 157 S. 1st Street in the early 1970s.
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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