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Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Big Steer with Bib and Chef Hat

An unusual Big Steer that wears a bib and a chef's hat.

Puddle Jumpers BBQ

Address:
4939 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI
Directions:
Puddle Jumpers BBQ. On the west side of S. Howell Ave./Hwy 38, north of the Airport Spur and south of W. Layton Ave. Across from the airport.
Phone:
414-482-2271
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Bull on Rooftop.

Bull on Rooftop

A large bull stands on a rooftop wearing a bib and what looks like a beret.

[Brian Frederick, 07/19/2024]

The building once housed a business named Puddle Jumpers BBQ, but it's been closed for years.

The Big Steer.

Big Steer

The Big Steer in October 2020.

[Craig Grondfeldt, 10/10/2020]

Masked for Covid-19... and maintaining social distance.

Chef Steer.

Big Steer

Yep, it's a pretty big steer.

[Joseph P, 07/21/2018]
The Big Steer

It looks as though the Big Steer, formerly of DiMicelli's Rafters, is now located at Puddle Jumpers restaurant on South Howell Avenue across from Mitchell Field (airport) in Milwaukee.

[S.F., 09/23/2012]
Big Steer

The Rafters, which served as the home of the big steer, is closed. I have no idea as to the fate of this fabled attraction.

[Mrs. Martinoff, 11/13/2011]

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