1878

Brunswick expands into the front and back bar business.

Expansion of the product line now includes elaborate and ornate front and back bars made of rich woods, flawless mirrors, and stained glass. Originally offered as special order items, demand from taverns grew so great that a new factory in Dubuque, Iowa, manufactured and shipped the bars around the world.

(Taken from Brunswick.com history timeline)

See link http://www.brunswick.com/company/history/other-backbar.php#

They continued making them until about 1912 when the market for them disappeared with the threat of Prohibition.

My plan is to collect pictures of the back bars of the Black Hills and beyond. There are 5 Antique back bars that I am aware of in SD.

Bumpin’ Buffalo in Hill City

Saloon #10 in Deadwood

Wild Bill Bar in Deadwood

The Sawtooth Saloon in Piedmont

Skinner’s Pub in Brookings

And at the golf course in Hulett Wy. Of which is currently in storage.

When I have all the pictures collected I will post them here. If you are an owner of any of these bars feel free to send me your bar history and pictures to include your business front & address.

Thanks, Mike Dewsbury

mikedewsbury@blackhillshorizons.com

605 440 2191