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Bar
417 Jay St
La Crosse, WI 54601
State Region
Southwest WI
Year Opened: 1994
Year Closed: 2008
Exact Date Opened: Thursday, September 01, 1994
Exact Date Closed: Friday, August 01, 2008
Clientele Primarily Identified As
Mixed
Logo:
Rainbow's End, a La Crosse nightclub, operated from 1994 to 2008. Owned by "Peg," the bar was known for attracting both gay and straight customers. The crowd was usually more women than men. Despite its long run, Rainbow's End maintained a fairly low profile, appearing only in the local G-Street magazine but no statewide publications. The bar's name changed to Chances R in August 2008.
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!
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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