This Is It
418 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Opened in 1968, This Is It was a gay bar located at 418 E. Wells St. in the East Town neighborhood.
East Town is the unofficial name for the area of downtown Milwaukee that is east of the Milwaukee River.
The business closed in 2025.
Business Info
- 418 E. Wells St. Milwaukee, WI 53202
- 414-278-9192
- Website
- Facebook account
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