History of Gay and Lesbian Life in Wisconsin - Businesses - Bars and Clubs

 
Masquers
Location: 120 Washington Street, Wausau WI

Opened:
Closed:

 December 1989
September 1991
Clientele:

Men
Bar/ social

 

  
       
 

Masquers opened in December 1989 by 'David and Dan', whose previous bar, the R-Bar, had been destroyed by fire in August 1989. They held a Grand Opening late in February 1990.

The bar was rather short lived however. They went out of business around September 1991. The bar was taken over by Ann Brunow who reopened it as The Mad Hatter, in October 1991.

More information about this business is welcomed from anyone who can contribute it.

Ad: Grand Opening, Mask party
(InStep vol. 7-03, Feb. 1990)
 
Ad: St. Pat's Weekend,
Mr/Miss/Ms Masquers Contest
(InStep vol. 7-05, March 1990)
 


Steppin' Out column: Grand Opening
(InStep vol. 7-05, March 1990)
 
Photos: Grand Opening
(InStep vol. 7-05, March 1990)
 


Ad: Halloween Costume Party
(InStep vol. 6-23, Nov. 1989)
 


Ad: Now Open
(InStep vol. 6-24, Dec. 1989)
 


Steppin' Out column: Out of business
(InStep vol. 8-20, October 1991)
 

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