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Der Rathskeller is arguably the most famous room of the Wisconsin Union. Der Rathskeller translates from German to “the basement of a town hall” which in Germany is a common place for the public to enjoy refreshments at the end of the day. The hall opened in 1928 as a place for male students to unwind after a long day. In response to Der Rathskeller opening, there was a meeting place set up for women in what is now the Paul Bunyan room in 1934. Women were not allowed into Der Rathskeller until 1941, and they were only permitted after 2:30pm.