Pure Pleasure Bookstore (Madison)

Retail

116 King St
Madison, WI

State Region

Southwest WI

Neighborhood

Easttown

Year Opened: 1974
Year Closed: 1977

Exact Date Opened: Unknown
Exact Date Closed: Unknown

Clientele Primarily Identified As

Mixed

Pure Pleasure was an adult bookstore and toy shop with multiple Milwaukee locations. The business advertised in Wisconsin gay press from 1974 to 1977. We welcome any available information about this location.

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