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Bar Dance
722 N Milwaukee St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
State Region
Southeast WI
Neighborhood
Downtown
Year Opened: 2001
Year Closed: 2009
Exact Date Opened: Friday, May 25, 2001
Exact Date Closed: Sunday, August 30, 2009
Clientele Primarily Identified As
Mixed
Logo:
Three, a stylish dance club co-owned by Jon Taylor Gustavson, Jessica Blum (Dobberpuhl), and Jon Saporito, opened on May 25, 2001 at 722 N. Milwaukee St. The club filled a niche with its cutting-edge electronic music, spun by local and national DJs. It became a hub for "freedom of expression," with no attitude, dress code or music restrictions. From 2002 to 2007, the club hosted "PUMP," a popular Sunday night DJ event that attracted a significant gay following. Three triggered the revitalization of Milwaukee Street nightlife and remained a popular destination until it closed on August 30, 2009.
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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