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Rainbow Room was for several years an alternate stop in downtown Madison, as it was just a few steps away from the ever-popular Shamrock bar. Rainbow Room was to be the fifth, and most successful, in a long line of names for an LGBT bar in this location W. Main Street, Madison over a period of just 4 years:.

The bar had several active years, with shows, pageants, and many parties. Stripper as well as drag shows were also popular draws. The bar's demise is unclear, pending further research.

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An article in Quest v in July mentions that "by the time you all read this madison Rainbow Room will be closed". But a mention was then downtown in the column 'Tales from the Trailer' by Terry Halverson in the September issue of OutBound magazine that reads: " The bar was full.

We have located a single ad from 'Out Bound' magazine vol. We assume it finally closed either late in or the first few weeks gay Advertisement for Grand Opening weekend In Step volume 16 bar Building formerly the site of Rainbow Room. Credits: web site concept, contents, design and arrangement by Don Schwamb.

Last updated: October Rainbow Room. Opened: Closed:. Light vol. Article about the Grand Opening party Quest vol 6 19, October Advertisement: Madison Pride weekend events Quest vol 7 11, July Advertisement: Fundraiser for Mr. Article: "by the time you all read this the Rainbow Room will be closed" Quest vol 10 8, July