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JOE HILLARD TAVERN
JOE HILLARD TAVERN. The building was Charles Giese's Repair Shop in 1939, the year it was renovated to Frank Nelson's bar. From 1941-42 it was Charles R. Nelson's bar and then Frank Mangino's in 1945. The establishment was operated by Joe Hillard from 1951-1969 when it was sold. (1) It then became J & R Tap from 1972-1974, Jerry's Tap from 1977-1989, and Jimmy B's in 1993. (2)
The 1955 Dubuque City Directory listed 431 Rhomberg.
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Source:
1. Hillard, Gary, e-mail, May 21 2019
The 1955 Dubuque City Directory listed 431 Rhomberg.