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in 1902. The business would continue operations at the site until 1916, a casualty of the temperance movement. The move to liquor-free life wavered back and forth in Superior prior to Prohibition, propelled by voters.

“Superior went dry in 1916; then they went wet again in 1917; then they went dry again in 1918; and then Prohibition took for the duration, so it’s pretty safe to assume that in 1916, that business went out of business because you could no longer sell liquor,” Winter said.

A fan of the History Channel, the project gave Cich a look at two stories closer to home. There were no big surprises or reveals, but he was happy with the result.

“It’s always interesting if you own something to find the history,” he said.

Cich said he sent the panels out to be framed and plans to display both on the first floor of the Badger Building. Winter said similar panels could be created for other local buildings, if owners are interested.