Lil Slice of History
1964
The Cork Bar was established in 1964, on the Dolles Candyland property, by Maurice Wilkins and John Mazcko.
2008
In 2008 Gordon Wilkins and his wife Martha Wilkins bought out their partner John, and rebuilt the Cork Bar along with the Dolle family. The two molded the bar into what it is today and paved the way for their children Billy Wilkins and Wendy DiBuo. Gordon and Martha passed away within 8 months of each other after being married for almost 60 years.
2023
After Gordon and Martha Wilkins passed away, the Cork Bar legacy was then passed onto their children Billy and Wendy.
2024
As of 2024, Billy Wilkins became the sole owner of the Cork Bar, working alongside his children Gabrielle and Gavin Wilkins, who have spent their lives in the business, and continue to achieve the dream of their family before them.