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Historical Essay

When Beer Was Almost Illegal

A Popular Speaker Sways Opinion
Discover the connection between P.T. Barnum and the 1853 statewide referendum on liquor sales.
Property Record

10-19 E SUMNER ST

Community: Hartford
County: Washington
Historic Name: Hilt Block
Reference Number: 119380
Property Record

W16701 FREISTADT RD

Community: Germantown
County: Washington
Historic Name: Staats Brewery
Reference Number: 230521
Historical Essay

3100 Gallon 'Bright Beer' Tank

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
"Bright beer" storage tank by Dunck Tank Works, Milwaukee, c 1910. Used by Stevens Point Brewery, Stevens Point, c 1915-1995.(Museum object #2007.83.2)
Property Record

W140 N10385 S FOND DU LAC AVE

Community: Germantown
County: Washington
Historic Name: 
Reference Number: 65542

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