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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