Bally’s Tom Foolery: Milwaukee

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One of a handful of Bally’s Tom Foolery early arcade bar/nightclub concepts that existed briefly in the early 1980’s. This location was previously a Barnaby’s Family Inn, until Bally Manufacturing Co. purchased the chain in 1981 and converted it into the Tom Foolery concept. The arcade crash of 1982-1983, plus the mountain of debt that Bally’s was navigating at the time, put an unfortunate and swift end to this concept. This location was likely only open for less than a year, opening and closing in 1984.

The building still stands as of 2025 and is currently a community center/event venue. It was previously (prior to 2008) a NAPA Auto Parts store.

Address:

7259 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI

Year Opened:

1984

Year Closed:

1984

Still in Operation:

No

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Location Type:

Game room

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