MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – As Downtown Madison undergoes a wave of change, the closure of longtime bar Churchkey marks the end of an era for one of the city’s most iconic corners.
For decades, the building on University Avenue has been a reliable stop for students, locals and visitors alike. It’s just the latest in a string of closures reshaping the downtown bar scene — and for some, it’s hard not to feel the shift.
“That used to be Goeden’s Seafood Market right next to it… There used to be the Black Bear Lounge, Bear’s Den Bar,” said Bobby Dunn, 62. He’s lived in Madison his whole life and spent years working in and around many of these bars. “And the only business that’s still down here — that’s still original — is Bill’s Key Shop. Oh, the Churchkey too.”…