Person

John Tomlinson

Milwaukee

Biography

John Tomlinson co-founded Milwaukee's Art Bar with his partner Don Krause in 2004. The couple later expanded their holdings to include the neighboring Two Bar & Lounge and the Wonderland Diner.

Facts

Associated City: Milwaukee
Roles: Business owner
Associated Businesses: Art Bar

Sources

Research adapted from the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project. Archive page links below point to archive.wislgbthistory.com; for current news and community events, visit wislgbthistory.com.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project — John Tomlinson (retrieved 2026-06-01)

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