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The Rex Bar
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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 Rex Bar, Mercer, Wis." Written on back: "Billy Goodreau, Howard Johnston."
circa 1925-1945
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Billy's Rathskeller
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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."
Billy Goodreau
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Portrait of Billy leaning on the bar. He is wearing a white jacket, and a dark necktie. "Caption reads: "Billy Goodreau, Mercer, Wis."
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