Bar Cruising
157 S 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
State Region
Southeast WI
Neighborhood
Walkers Point
Year Opened: 1973
Year Closed: 1973
Exact Date Opened: Unknown
Exact Date Closed: Unknown
Clientele Primarily Identified As
Gay
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The Cove (aka Mickey's Cove) was the first in a long series of gay and lesbian bars at 157 S. 1st St. over the next decade. Milwaukee's gay village was taking shape at 2nd and Pittsburgh, and The Cove became an early connector between the Fifth and Third Wards. We welcome any information about The Cove, Mickey, or the customer experience.
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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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