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JERRY'S TAP

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Matchbook. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding
Sign painted on the building. Photographed in 2023 by Mike Spautz

JERRY'S TAP. 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 1951-1957, as J & R Tap from 1972-1974, Jerry's Tap from 1977-1989, and Jimmy B's in 1993. (1)

The 1977 through 1989 Dubuque City Directory listed 431 Rhomberg.

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