'Turnback Tuesday' features Mycek's Tavern in downtown Derby

Turnback Tuesday takes a look at Mycek’s Tavern on Main Street, Derby. John M. Mycek started out at Walenty Beverages, 147 Main St. in 1921.

In 1922, John acquired the business and named it Mycek Beverages.

The name was changed to Mycek Soft Drinks in 1933 and then changed again to Mycek’s Tavern in 1934. John and his wife Frances ran the business until 1952 when the new owner, Karl Kopec, took over and named it Kopec’s Tavern.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.