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Bar
814 S 2nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
State Region
Southeast WI
Neighborhood
Walkers Point
Year Opened: 1987
Year Closed: 1989
Exact Date Opened: Friday, December 11, 1987
Exact Date Closed: Tuesday, August 01, 1989
Clientele Primarily Identified As
Gay
Logo:
Shadows II - The Top Shelf opened on December 11, 1987, at the former Hot Legs location. Owned by Dan Hewett and Matthew Gorden, the bar featured an updated Art Deco interior design with soft pink, maroon, and mauve tones, dim lighting, and a great sound system. When Your Place temporarily closed, Shadows II enjoyed a brief but unsustainable burst of business. The restaurant abruptly closed in August 1989.
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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