Iowawegian Posted October 24, 2008 #1 Posted October 24, 2008 I know there are a lot of us "midwesterners" that have gone to Briebacht's in Balltown north of Dubuque IA. It was the oldest bar in Iowa and overlooks the Mississippi River Valley. Last Christmas, it was burnt to the ground. They rebuilt and the business was bigger than ever. It is a favorite spot for bikers to go to. Anyway....just got a call from the hubby...jumped on the Dubuque newspaper...and it burnt to the ground this morning! We were just over there a few weeks ago, and the owner was so proud of the new place. If I remember right... the first fire was electrical or in the kitchen...but a second time in less than a year? I just hope it isn't some nut out there with a vendetta.
bryan52577 Posted October 24, 2008 #2 Posted October 24, 2008 We were just there on the 4th of October. Place was so packed we didn't even get in. That's a shame! Bryan
mini-muffin Posted October 24, 2008 #3 Posted October 24, 2008 Wow that is sad. I hope it wasn't some nut as well. I'm guessing nobody was hurt, so at least that's an upside. Hope they can rebuild if they have the stamina for it. Margaret
Iowawegian Posted October 24, 2008 Author #4 Posted October 24, 2008 Hey Bryan, My son and his fiance from Cedar Falls were there that day on a St Judes bike ride. The ride started in Olwein, IA. Were you in that group? He said too, that it was so packed that they just got into see the bar area.
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