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La Sure's
November 12, 2004
The fish fry group outside of La Sure's. The signboard advertises today's special, fish fry.
JD's Fieldhouse — Exterior
February 14, 2003
"JD's Fieldhouse, at 7641 Highway 38 in Caledonia, WI, was highly touted for their Fish Fries in Dennis Getto, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Restaurant Reviews."
Lucky's — Exterior
February 25, 2005
Outside of Lucky's, their fish fry sign is in clear sight.
American Legion Post 69
November 16, 2001
"On this evening we travel to American Legion, Bonau Whereatt, Post 69 in Mayville, WI. Carl "Bear" Bandle is the manager." Note the fish fry signboard.
The Boondocks
March 24, 2000
"The Boondocks is just North of Mayville on City. Tr. V. Carly & Parker Hren are our guests." The restaurant sign reads, "best fish fry in the country." From left to right; John Bodden, Ralph Widme...
Lake Church Inn — Interior
August 16, 2002
"Lynn was our waitress at Lake Church Inn. John & Buddy surprised Jim & Shirley with plaques stating: 'Fish Fry Photographer of the Years' & 'Fish Fry Driver of the Years.'" This is the first pictu...
