Name/Title
Roy's Drive InEntry/Object ID
1997.27.16.15Description
Exterior view showing the opening of Roy's Drive In in Sturgeon Bay. It was located on the SE corner of 4th. and Jefferson. The man in the white shirt standing in front is Mr. Gumal Wang of Milwaukee, who was the advisor for the Schmelzers and their opening of the Drive In. Carol Schmelzer is waiting on the customer at the window and Roy Schmelzer and his sons are seen through the side window.Collection
Door County Archives Photo CollectionCataloged By
Sally TreichelAcquisition
Accession
1997.27Source or Donor
Door County Historical Society - Ex. Coll.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Place
Location
Sturgeon Bay/Door/WILexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Buildings, Sturgeon Bay, Roy's Drive InOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
97.17Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1997.02.016.15Location
Location
Building
Office/Photo FileCategory
PermanentDate
September 26, 2025Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Schmelzer, CarolPerson or Organization
Schmelzer, RoyGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Received from the estate of Roy and Angie Schmelzer. Donated by their daughter Carol Cardenas of San Francisco, CA.
Status: OKCreate Date
August 11, 2001Update Date
August 29, 2026