Buckskin Inn
Milwaukee
Summary
Buckskin Inn was the name adopted for the bar at the former Royal Hotel after financial difficulties prompted a new owner to attempt to rebuild its reputation. It appeared under this name in a handful of national gay bar guides between 1971 and 1973. The Royal Hotel's bar was known by several names within Milwaukee's LGBT community over the years. Listings in early guides noted features such as dancing and a nearby after-hours restaurant.