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Aug 28, 2024 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
How did a small bar from Wisconsin become world famous—and why are the bar's bumper stickers spotted gracing mountain tops, sail boats, and famous landmarks around the world?
This is the story of Wolski's Tavern, and the famous "I Closed Wolski's" bumper sticker.
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Wolski's Tavern, simply put, is the most iconic bar in the most iconic drinking city in the United States. Since 1908, Wolski's has poured drinks for Milwaukeeans and provided a gathering place for locals.
At one point in 1903, the original Wolski's was put on wheels and moved to it's current location—Pulaski Street—back then a tight-knit Polish neighborhood.