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Historical Essay

Frederick Pabst and the Pabst Brewing Company

Read about the German born man who made an indelible mark on the history of Milwaukee with his creation of the Pabst Brewing Company.
Historical Essay

Best, Jacob Sr. (1786-1861)

Brewer
Biography of German brewer Jacob Best Sr., founder of the company that became Pabst Brewing.
Historical Essay

Best, Phillip 1814 - 1869

Brewer
Discover the history of Phillip Best.
Historical Essay

Beer in Wisconsin

Brief explanation of the history of beer and breweries in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Baetz, Henry (1830 - 1910)

Politician
Discover the history of Henry Baetz
Historical Essay

Brewing Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the brewing tradition in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Bach, Christopher (1835 - 1927)

Musician
Discover the history of Christopher Bach
Historical Essay

Gugler Lithographic Company

Read about the history of one of Wisconsin's largest and most successful printing firms during World War II. Includes links to images.
Historical Essay

Shotz Brewery Costume

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Shotz Brewery smock used in Laverne and Shirley television series, 1976-1980. (Museum object #2006.38.1)
Historical Essay

Prohibition Soda Pop

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Case of soda pop bottles shipped by the Kurth Company of Columbus, Wisconsin during prohibition, 1920-1933. (Museum object #1994.77.1)
Historical Essay

The Rise of Professional Sports

Learn about the development of professional sports teams in Wisconsin in the 19th and 20th centuries.

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