Arthur S. Janik Papers, 1932-1956

Biography/History

Arthur and Cecile Janik, of Milwaukee, operated the Balcony Inn at Lincoln Avenue and 33rd Street from 1931 to 1937; the Club Rogers on Forest Home Avenue from 1951 until sold in 1950. In 1937 Janik was elected president of the Wisconsin Tavernkeepers Association, one of four groups in Milwaukee, and the following year became president of the Southside Business Men's Club. Janik also served as 11th Ward Democratic Party committeeperson.