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The Rex Bar
circa 1925-1945
People are sitting on stools along the bar, with bartenders behind serving drinks. Signs above the bar read: "Cocktails" and "Liquors." There is a jukebox along the right wall. Caption reads: "The ...
Billy's Rathskeller
circa 1925-1945
Two men are standing behind a bar. Above the back of the bar are signs that read: "Wines," "Cocktails" and "Liquors." Caption reads: "Billy's Rathskeller, Mercer, Wisconsin."
Al Peterson
1925 - 1945
A man and woman are standing together outdoors. People are in a field in the background. Written on back: "Al Peterson (Lieutenant)."
Stone Building
circa 1925-1945
Three men standing in front of a stone building. Written on back: "At the 'Dynamite House.' Bob Barnard, Floyd Preston, Bill Barnard."
Curley's Tavern
circa 1925-1945
Interior view of the bar, and an exterior view of the facade. Text reads: "Everybody Goes to . . Curley's Tavern, Minocqua, Wisconsin, Chinese and American Foods."
