Albert Trostel & Sons Company Centennial Plaque | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Albert Trostel & Sons Company Centennial Plaque

Albert Trostel & Sons Company Centennial Plaque | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Two men are standing outdoors and holding onto a plaque, which reads: "CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALBERT TROSTEL & SONS COMPANY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY. WE, THE WORKERS, COMMEND THE COMPANY FOR ITS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT. PRESENTED IN GREAT HONOR ON SEPTEMBER 13, A.D. 1958 BY THE LEATHER WORKERS UNION LOCAL NO. 47. AMC & BW OF N.A. AFL-CIO."<p>Image caption reads: "<b>A plaque</b> honoring a Milwaukee firm's 100th anniversary was presented by a labor union. The award was made at a picnic for employees of the Albert O. Trostel & Sons Co. at the Old Heidelberg Park, 5423 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale. From left are Albert Trostel, Jr., company president and John Churka, secretary-treasurer of local 47 of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen (AFL-CIO). The plaque was mounted on a board in the shape of a hide."</p>
DESCRIPTION
Two men are standing outdoors and holding onto a plaque, which reads: "CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALBERT TROSTEL & SONS COMPANY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY. WE, THE WORKERS, COMMEND THE COMPANY FOR ITS ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT. PRESENTED IN GREAT HONOR ON SEPTEMBER 13, A.D. 1958 BY THE LEATHER WORKERS UNION LOCAL NO. 47. AMC & BW OF N.A. AFL-CIO."

Image caption reads: "A plaque honoring a Milwaukee firm's 100th anniversary was presented by a labor union. The award was made at a picnic for employees of the Albert O. Trostel & Sons Co. at the Old Heidelberg Park, 5423 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale. From left are Albert Trostel, Jr., company president and John Churka, secretary-treasurer of local 47 of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen (AFL-CIO). The plaque was mounted on a board in the shape of a hide."

RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:140207
Creation Date: 09 17 1958
Creator Name:Stanfield, Foster C.
City:Glendale
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 66
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
SUBJECTS
Plaques, plaquettes
Labor unions
Picnicking
Clothing and dress
Eyeglasses
Neckties
Suits (Clothing)
Anniversaries
Men
Outdoor photography

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