Wreck Room

266 E. Erie St., Milwaukee, WI

Opened in 1972, Wreck Room was a gay bar located at 266 E. Erie St. in the Historic Third Ward neighborhood.

The Historic Third Ward is a neighborhood located immediately south of downtown Milwaukee.

The business closed in 1996.

Business Info

  • 266 E. Erie St. Milwaukee, WI

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