A fantastic find by Jim Mercier — Seidell’s Cafe and its cocktail menu

A fantastic find by Jim Mercier — Seidell’s Cafe and its cocktail menu

A fantastic find by Jim Mercier — Seidell’s Cafe and its cocktail menu

In 1915, Mrs. Jake Seidell defeated a Major League Bowling Star

Advertisement for Seidell’s buffet in the Racine Journal News, 6/29/1916

Jake Seidell runs into trouble after Prohibition takes effect, Racine Journal News, 8/26/1921
Doug Chaussee: Seidell’s also had a saloon / cafe at 310 Main St. in 1918. In the 1920’s it was called Seidell’s Buffett.