1980s (decade)

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The 1980s pizza scene in Madison saw large growth in Rocky's and Pizza Pit locations. Domino's, which had become a major nationwide chain, still hadn't really entered Madison's market. (The newspapers show otherwise: Domino's opened its first Madison store in 1983 and had seven by 1986, though it was only third in the market[1]. Little Caesar's arrived in 1982[2].)

By the middle of the decade the trade was big business. In 1985 the Capital Times put area pizza sales at about $30 million a year, nearly $100 for every Dane County resident, and noted that "most industry observers agree that Madison eats more pizza per capita than just about any city in the nation." Pizza Pit alone sold more than 800,000 pizzas from ten outlets in 1984[3].

Reviews and guides

Before Samara Kalk Derby began writing about Madison restaurants in the 1990s, the reviews came from the State Journal's Sunday "Diner's Scorecard" (Genie Campbell, Sunny Schubert, Sandra Kallio, Chris Martell and others) and the Capital Times' Saturday "Cheap Eats" (Jay Rath, Brooks Egerton, Patsy McGuire, Muriel LaRose) and "Dining Out" (Holly Gruber, Jacob Stockinger, Kaye Schultz, Karen Prager, Margaret Collins) columns. Each October the State Journal also published a "Madison Area Dining Guide", whose listings give a yearly count of the chains' stores.

Chain Oct. 1984 Oct. 1985 Oct. 1986 Oct. 1987
Pizza Pit 10[4] 9[5] 10[6] 11[7]
Rocky Rococo not listed 9[8] 9[6] 10[7]
Domino's 1[9] 6[10] 6[11] 9[12]
Pizza Hut 5 or more[4] 6[5] 6[6] 6[7]
Little Caesar's 3[13] 4[14] not listed 6[7]
Shakey's 2[15] 2[8] 2[16] 2[7]
1980
  • January: Iven Haddix opens Iven Pizza, selling Greek-style pizza at Regent and Orchard streets[17].
  • January: The Grotto, 636 State St., has been Marv and Albert Schiro's restaurant for 31 years, and its pizza "is rated highly"[18].
  • August: Madonna's, the third restaurant in a year and a half at Park and Regent, is reviewed; its specialties are Sicilian pan pizzas[19].
  • May: Rocky Rococo is licensed at three addresses, including 4002 E. Washington Ave.[20]
  • The 1980 Yellow Pages "Pizza" pages show the city's pizza trade before the chains of the 1980s arrived[21][22][23][24]: Rocky Rococo had five stores, Pizza Pit seven (its Emil Street store trading as Diablos Inn), Pizza Hut four restaurants (811 Fern Dr. at University and Midvale, 4709 Verona Rd., 2405 S. Park St., 3059 E. Washington Ave.), The Pizza Oven two and Shakey's two (3553 E. Washington Ave. and 6640 University Ave., Middleton).
  • The same pages list the independents: Gargano's at 437 State St., Gino's with Chicago stuffed pizza at 540 State St., O'Reggano's Lower Crust selling pizza by the slice at 543 State St., Paisan's at 80 University Square, Iven Pizza at 1302 Regent St., Buck's ("19 years") at 219 Cottage Grove Rd., Midvale Plaza Pizza at 523 S. Midvale Blvd., Barnaby's Family Inn at 4802 E. Washington Ave. and 6613 Mineral Point Rd., Pizza Inn at 6207 Monona Dr. and Villa Piazza at 2039 Allen Blvd., Middleton.
  • Summer: "Dan and his pizzamobile" sells slices of Gargano's deep-dish pizza on the Capitol Square[25].
  • Autumn: Bill and Karen Noll, of the Tamarack Restaurant in Portage, open Tamarack II at 1300 S. Midvale Blvd.; Sunny Schubert calls its thin-crust pizza "among the best" in Madison[26]. See Tamarack Pizza.
  • November: Biagio Gargano, who had sold Gargano's, opens The Monastery, an Italian restaurant in a former church at 401 E. Washington Ave. (later Pizzeria Bellini)[27].
1981
  • August: Bally, Inc. buys the 24-unit Barnaby's Family Inn chain and closes its two Madison restaurants, at 6613 Mineral Point Rd. and 4802 E. Washington Ave.[30]
1982
  • September: the Pino’s name is back at Park and Regent, with Pizza del Pino on Thursdays[31].
  • A Sun Prairie family opens the first Madison Little Caesar's franchise, on Cottage Grove Road[2].
  • February: Pizza Pit advertises for staff for its new store in East Towne Mall[32].
  • April: Rocky Rococo has 11 restaurants, six of them in Madison, and is about to start franchising[33].
  • March 8 and 22: Bally's Tom Foolery video-game restaurants, with pizza on the menu, open in the two former Barnaby's[34][35].
  • July: ShowBiz Pizza Place opens at 438 Grand Canyon Dr., a block east of West Towne Mall, with an animatronic band and video games[36]. See Chuck E. Cheese.
1983
  • April: Little Caesar's has two stores, 4664 Cottage Grove Rd. and one in Sun Prairie[37].
  • September: the first Madison Domino's is hiring at 525 University Ave.[38]
  • April: Pizza Pit forms a company to sell franchises. It has nine stores in the Madison area[39].
  • May: Rocky Rococo applies for a license at West Towne Mall[40].
  • June: Pizza Pit opens two stores in Green Bay[41].
  • Autumn: Joe Moore moves his Green Dragon Inn, known for a double-crust stuffed pizza, from Fort Atkinson to 217 S. Hamilton St.[42]
  • October: Dollhausen Enterprises, which ran Gargano's, opens Gargano's East at 2415 E. Washington Ave.[43]
1984
  • January: Gargano's and Gargano's East close; their operator files for bankruptcy in March[43].
  • David Wilson becomes the owner of Supreme Pizza[44].
  • July: a new Pizza Pit restaurant at 2803 University Ave.[45]
  • September: Bally opens Fresco Pasta Cafe, an Italian cafe serving pizza, in its former Tom Foolery at 6613 Mineral Point Rd.[46][47]
  • October: the fall dining guide lists one Domino's, at 525 University Ave., and three carry-out Little Caesar's. Pizza Pit advertises three 1984 awards: Best Delivery (Madison Magazine), Best Thin Crust Pizza (MNI's Ultimate Guide) and Best Delivered Pizza (Isthmus)[9][13][4].
  • November: Pizzeria Uno is due to open at 222 W. Gorham St.[48]
1985
  • January: the Noble Roman’s franchise opens in the former Gargano's building at 437 State St.[49]
  • February: Rocky Rococo has 43 restaurants in four states[50].
  • Monday, March 11: Pizzeria Uno opens at 222 W. Gorham St.[51]
  • June 22: the Capital Times' Weekender gives an issue to pizza. Rocky Rococo, which pioneered the slice in Madison, does about 45 percent of its business before 5 p.m.; Domino's has cut Pizza Pit's share of home delivery from 67 percent to about 60[3]. The paper's "Great Madison Pizza Cheese-off" rates Pizza Pit's sauce and crust "the best pizza base in Madison"[52]. Its editor recalls that Albert Schiro hung Madison's first pizza sign over The Grotto in 1949[3].
  • Late June: Domino's opens at 2815 E. Washington Ave.[53][52]
  • October: the fall dining guide lists The Pizza Oven at 1018 N. Sherman Ave. as well as Monona Drive[5], and Kid’s Korner Pizza, a take-and-bake shop at 4116 Milwaukee St.[54]
  • December: Little Caesar's opens a sit-down store at Hilldale[55].
1986
  • March: the TheaterSportz comedy troupe plays weekends in the back room of the State Street Pizza Hut[56].
  • July: Russell Bacchi opens Rozino's at 626 University Ave.[57][58]
  • August: Domino's has seven Madison outlets but only 8 percent of the market, behind Pizza Pit and Rocky Rococo[1].
  • October: Peter Depesto's, with regular and deep-dish pizza, has replaced Noble Roman's at 437 State St.[59] Gino's stuffed pizza has won a Capital Times "Best of Madison" readers' poll[60].
  • Public Storage Inc. takes a stake in Rocky Rococo[61].
  • George Backus, founder of Buck’s Pizza, dies[62].
1987
  • February: a new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Rd.[63]
  • May: Edwardo's applies for a license at 6601 Mineral Point Rd.[64]
  • By June the Green Dragon Inn has closed; Willy's and then the Wilson Street Grill follow it at 217 S. Hamilton St.[65]
  • October: Domino's has "9 Madison-area locations", Pizza Pit 11 and Rocky Rococo 10[12][7].
  • November–December: Sbarro opens in the new food court at West Towne Mall[66][67].
1988
  • January: the founders of Rocky Rococo sell their 70 percent of the company, and keep the restaurants in Madison and La Crosse[61].
  • Mama D's Pizza is at 1018 N. Sherman Ave., formerly The Pizza Oven[68].
  • November: Shakey's opens a third Madison-area store, at 714 S. Gammon Rd., with an all-you-can-eat buffet[69][70].
1989
  • January: Rozino's moves to 114 N. Fairchild St.[57]
  • June: Pizza Pit is in a new headquarters building at 4253 Argosy Ct.[71]
  • June: Edwardo's applies for a second license, at 333 N. Bassett St.[72]
  • June: Gerald H. Voice, one of the founders of Pizza Pit in 1969, dies in Ann Arbor, Michigan[73].
  • August: the Varsity Club pizza and sub bar opens in the Madison Inn, 601 Langdon St.[74]
  • December: ShowBiz Pizza Place's manager tells the Capital Times it serves about half a million people a year[75].

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gaskill, W. (1986, August 6). "Domino's exec says No. 3 doesn't cut it." The Capital Times. p. 10. Newspapers.com image 521443245.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ivey, M. (1996, September 12). "Franchisee sues Little Caesar's." The Capital Times. p. 3. Newspapers.com image 522283167.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Egerton, B. (1985, June 22). "Madison has right stuff for making — and eating! — pizza." The Capital Times. p. 14. Newspapers.com image 519961462.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 (1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 265. Newspapers.com image 402306091.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 (1985, October 6). Dining guide listing Pizza Oven and Pizza Pit. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 138. Newspapers.com image 401397486.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 (1986, October 5). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 169. Newspapers.com image 405302760.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 (1987, October 4). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1987." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 252. Newspapers.com image 402545340.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 (1985, October 6). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1985." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 140. Newspapers.com image 401397509.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 (1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 256. Newspapers.com image 402306022.
  10. ↑ (1985, October 6). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1985." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 128. Newspapers.com image 401397157.
  11. ↑ (1986, October 5). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 163. Newspapers.com image 405302387.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 (1987, October 4). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1987." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 251. Newspapers.com image 402545332.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 (1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 262. Newspapers.com image 402306068.
  14. ↑ (1985, October 6). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1985." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 133. Newspapers.com image 401397261.
  15. ↑ (1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 267. Newspapers.com image 402306110.
  16. ↑ (1986, October 5). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 170. Newspapers.com image 405302906.
  17. ↑ Campbell, G. (1981, February 15). "Good pizza's not Greek to Iven." Wisconsin State Journal. p. P4S7. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.
  18. ↑ (1980, January 13). Diner's Scorecard 'recently reviewed' digest: the Grotto, 636 State St., Marv and Albert Schiro's restaurant of 31 years — 'the pizza is rated highly, too'. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 86. Newspapers.com image 405587044.
  19. ↑ Schubert, S. (1980, August 17). "Madonna's carries on tradition." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 85. Newspapers.com image 405554590.
  20. ↑ (1980, May 7). City of Madison license list, May 1980. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 37.
  21. ↑ (1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 447: listings Barnaby's Family Inn (4802 E. Washington Ave. 241-2131; 6613 Mineral Point Rd. 833-1671), Brat und Brau (1421 Regent; …. Madison telephone directory. p. 447.
  22. ↑ (1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 448: listings Pizza Hut (811 Fern Dr. 238-7361; 4709 Verona Rd. 271-7151; 3059 E. Washington Ave. 249-6439; 2405 S. Park 257-8621) a…. Madison telephone directory. p. 448.
  23. ↑ (1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 449: listings Pizza Oven (6016 Monona Dr. 222-8722; 1018 N. Sherman Ave. 244-0434), Pizza Pit (616 University Ave. 257-5825; Far Eas…. Madison telephone directory. p. 449.
  24. ↑ (1980). Madison Yellow Pages, 1980 edition (Wisconsin Telephone Co.), 'Pizza' classification, p. 450: listings Rocky Rococo Pan Style Pizza and Pasta (411 W. Gilman 256-0600, 1618 W. Beltline Hwy. 251-0304, 651 State, 694 S. Whit…. Madison telephone directory. p. 450.
  25. ↑ (1980, August 31). Capitol Square food-stand tour: 'Dan and his pizzamobile' at King and Main selling slices of mushroom or pepperoni pizza from Gargano's, 437 State St. — deep-dish pepperoni $1 a slice. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 73. Newspapers.com image 405564803.
  26. ↑ Schubert, S. (1980, November 16). Review of Tamarack II, 1300 S. Midvale Blvd., Brookwood Shopping Center, newly opened by Bill and Karen Noll: 'among the best thin-crust pizzas in Madison', homemade dough and sauce, Tamarack Supreme; large pizzas $5.95–$…. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 100. Newspapers.com image 405642089.
  27. ↑ Campbell, G. (1981, March 1). "A Gargano scores again." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 84. Newspapers.com image 401048042.
  28. ↑ (1981, April 12). Help-wanted advertisement, "Apply in person Supreme Pizza, 912 E. Johnson". Wisconsin State Journal. p. 54. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.
  29. ↑ (1981, May 14). Supreme Fresh Pizza grand-opening advertisement, 2503 E. Washington Ave. and 912 E. Johnson St. The Capital Times. p. 59. Newspapers.com image 520106654.
  30. ↑ (1982, April 14). Tom Foolery profile: 'Last August, Bally purchased the Barnaby's Family Inns chain. It closed Madison's two outlets, 6613 Mineral Point Rd. and 4802 E. Washington Ave., and began remodeling and renovating them into the firs…. The Capital Times. p. 61. Newspapers.com image 521669418.
  31. ↑ (1982, September 30). Pino's, Corner of Regent and Park: "$1.00 off large pizza"; "Thurs. Pizza del Pino"; carryouts. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 38. Newspapers.com image 402582989.
  32. ↑ (1982, February 27). Help-wanted advertisements for the new Pizza Pit in East Towne Mall. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 25–26. Seen in search results only; the page has not been read.
  33. ↑ Martin, C. (1982, April 4). "Through pizza's thick and thin, Rocky Rococo Corp. pans out." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 32. Newspapers.com image 404415972.
  34. ↑ (1982, March 7). "Foolery Restaurants to open." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 26. Newspapers.com image 400962379.
  35. ↑ Parkins, A. (1982, March 2). "New eatery lets patrons eat, drink [and play]." The Capital Times. p. 25. Newspapers.com image 520806596.
  36. ↑ Campbell, G. (1982, October 24). "Entertainment sells ShowBiz Pizza." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 90. Newspapers.com image 402578524.
  37. ↑ (1983, April 13). Little Caesars coupon advertisement, two locations. The Capital Times. p. 51. Newspapers.com image 521381493.
  38. ↑ (1983, September 19). Classified advertisement, Domino's Pizza, 525 University Ave. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 28. Cited on an earlier version of this wiki; not re-read.
  39. ↑ (1983, April 1). Market Memo: Pizza Pit Ltd. forms Pizza Pit Investment Enterprises. The Capital Times. p. 10. Newspapers.com image 521375378.
  40. ↑ (1983, May 6). City of Madison license list, May 1983. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 32.
  41. ↑ (1983, June 12). Business people: managers named for two new Pizza Pit stores in Green Bay. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 61. Newspapers.com image 404645680.
  42. ↑ (1984, January 8). "Green Dragon site new, food same." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 84. Newspapers.com image 402639768.
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Parkins, A. (1984, March 16). "Gargano's files for bankruptcy." The Capital Times. p. 12. Newspapers.com image 521415520.
  44. ↑ (2000, September 26). "Wilson, David Phillips." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 6. Newspapers.com image 407417983.
  45. ↑ (1984, July 30). People in business: Pizza Pit staff changes and new store at 2803 University Avenue. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 4. Newspapers.com image 402540364.
  46. ↑ Gruber, H. (1985, April 17). Review of Fresco Pasta Cafe, 6613 Mineral Point Rd.: Bally's Tom Foolery, opened there in 1982 'during the midst of the video game craze' with overpriced sandwiches and 'rather pedestrian pizzas', folded; Bally opened Fresc…. The Capital Times. p. 40. Newspapers.com image 519918055.
  47. ↑ (1984, October 7). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1984." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 258. Newspapers.com image 402306037.
  48. ↑ (1984, August 28). Pizzeria Uno coming to Madison in November at 222 W. Gorham St. The Capital Times. p. 6. Newspapers.com image 520341374.
  49. ↑ Kallio, S. (1985, March 17). "Noble Roman's not distinguished." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 96. Newspapers.com image 402064727.
  50. ↑ Simms, P. (1985, February 3). "Where food is fast, so is the growth." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 117. Newspapers.com image 402044078.
  51. ↑ Gruber, H. (1985, March 20). "Pizzeria Uno's fabled delight was skimpy, had scorched crusts." The Capital Times. p. 19. Newspapers.com images 519949899, 519949904.
  52. ↑ 52.0 52.1 (1985, June 22). "Mama Mia! Madison's pizza craving is monstrous / A tale of two pizzas — upscale and other." The Capital Times. p. 15. Newspapers.com image 519961465.
  53. ↑ (1985, May 19). Domino's Pizza help-wanted listing its stores: 525, 2631 and 6236 University Ave., 5268 Williamsburg, 4602 E. Monona Dr.; 'Opening soon: 2815 E. Washington'. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 45. Newspapers.com image 401418157.
  54. ↑ (1985, October 6). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1985." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 132. Newspapers.com image 401397246.
  55. ↑ (1985, December 8). Review of the Upstairs/Downstairs deli at the south end of the newly enlarged Hilldale Shopping Center — 'Little Caesars Pizza is doing a brisk business at the other end'. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 91. Newspapers.com image 402043552.
  56. ↑ Kovalic, J. (1986, March 15). "Obstacles fail to crimp TheaterSportz." The Capital Times. p. 9. Newspapers.com image 522658294.
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 (1989, September 24). "Whether pizza or subs, we like Rozino's style." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 98. Newspapers.com image 396978889.
  58. ↑ (1986, August 23). Help-wanted: 'Delivery drivers. Apply at Rozino's Pizza, 626 University Ave., after 3:30 p.m. Must have car & be insured' — the first Rozino's address. The Capital Times. p. 29. Newspapers.com image 521454397.
  59. ↑ (1986, October 5). "Madison Area Dining Guide, Fall 1986." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 168. Newspapers.com image 405302734.
  60. ↑ Stockinger, J. (1986, October 4). Dining Out review of Gino's, 540 State St.: 'a favorite haunt in Madison's student quarter for 19 years'; upstairs bar 'Old Friends' open since 1980; the stuffed pizza 'won a local reader poll for the Best of Madison' and so…. The Capital Times. p. 18. Newspapers.com image 521657896.
  61. ↑ 61.0 61.1 Riddle, J. (1988, January 14). Founders sell their stake in Rocky Rococo (front page). Wisconsin State Journal. p. 1. Newspapers.com image 400698733.
  62. ↑ Moe, D. (2010, June 8). "Doug Moe: Ald. Sanborn buys Buck's Pizza, but won't mess with success." madison.com.
  63. ↑ (1987, February 25). Business people: manager named for new Pizza Pit at 4527 Cottage Grove Road. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 26. Newspapers.com image 405050514.
  64. ↑ (1987, May 12). License application, Edwardo's, 6601 Mineral Point Rd. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 22. Newspapers.com image 402453528.
  65. ↑ (1987, June 20). "Wilson Street Grill: A delicious difference." The Capital Times. p. 9. Newspapers.com image 522568971.
  66. ↑ (1987, November 10). Classified: "Grand opening … Madison West Towne Mall, Sbarro, The Italian Eatery" hiring cooks/pizza makers, line servers/cashiers and utility workers; apply at the mall information booth. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 25. Newspapers.com image 400706146.
  67. ↑ (1987, December 13). "Cinnabon rolls out a winner." Wisconsin State Journal. p. 111. Newspapers.com image 400697864.
  68. ↑ (1988, February 7). Help-wanted advertisements, Mama D's Pizza (1018 N. Sherman Ave.) and The Pizza Oven (6016 Monona Dr.). Wisconsin State Journal. p. 42. Newspapers.com image 401499623.
  69. ↑ (1988, May 29). Shakey's ad: all-you-can-eat luncheon buffet from June 6 at the Middleton Shakey's only — 'Watch for the new Gammon Rd. store'. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 88. Newspapers.com image 401513738.
  70. ↑ LaRose, M. (1988, November 19). "Shakey's: good old pizza, great new buffet." The Capital Times. p. 36. Newspapers.com image 519958191.
  71. ↑ (1989, June 4). Help-wanted advertisement, Pizza Pit corporate headquarters, 4253 Argosy Court. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 33. Newspapers.com image 404579230.
  72. ↑ (1989, June 6). 1989 liquor license applications: 'ERI Mid-Con, Ltd., Greg Gale, Agent, dba Edwardo's Natural Pizza, 333 N. Bassett Street' and 'Mineral Spirits, Inc., Greg Gale, Agent, dba Edwardo's Natural Pizza, 6601 Mineral Point Road'. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 27. Newspapers.com image 404582474.
  73. ↑ (1989, June 6). Obituary of Gerald H. Voice of Ann Arbor, Mich., 77: 'Mr. Voice was one of the original owners and founders of Pizza Pit, Limited, which started in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1969'. The Capital Times. p. 23. Newspapers.com image 520014229.
  74. ↑ (1989, August 13). 'Chef Joseph Traino presents The Varsity Club. A new pizza, sub and sandwich restaurant & bar. Located in the Madison Inn, 601 Langdon St., 1 block from the Union, 257-4391' — nightly specials from August 1; the ad ran fr…. Wisconsin State Journal. p. 102. Newspapers.com images 396882029, 397226191, 396939954.
  75. ↑ Collins, M. (1989, December 23). "Adults mustn't forget, Showbiz Pizza is for the kids." The Capital Times. p. 30. Newspapers.com image 520002101.
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