Columbia in Monroe County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Tunze Saloon

127 N Main St

— Historic Main Street —

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Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 22, 2021

1. Tunze Saloon Marker

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This two story building on the corner of Main and Locust was the location of Louis Tunze Pool, Billiards and Saloon and doubled as Gus Tunze's residence. Mr. Gus Tunze was a town trustee from 1903–1904. It was built by the Tunze brothers in the early 1800s and operated as a saloon or tavern, including Greenfield's restaurant, until 2006. This saloon had the oldest, one piece walnut bar in the county, which has been restored for another use and remains inside the building today.

Erected by Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail; Columbia, Illinois.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.

Location. 38° 26.609′ N, 90° 12.041′ W. Marker is in Columbia, Illinois, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Locust Street, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 127 N Main St, Columbia IL 62236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rose's Drug Store (a few steps from this marker); Vogt Building (within shouting

Photographed By Thomas Smith, October 22, 2021

2. Tunze Saloon & marker

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distance of this marker); Schneider House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Lodge & State Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arlington Hotel & Saloon (about 300 feet away); Weilbacher General Store (about 400 feet away); Columbia Star Printing Co (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on June 4, 2022, by Edward Troxel of Creal Springs, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2021, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.