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Historical Essay

Schlitz, Joseph 1831 - 1875

brewer, businessman
Brief biography of brewer and businessman Joseph Schlitz (1831-1875).
Historical Essay

Schlitz 'Sunshine Vitamin D Beer Can'

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Schlitz "Sunshine Vitamin D" Beer Can featuring Continental Can Co.'s new crown top design, 1936. (Museum Object 2011.77.1)
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

Artisans Day Ribbon

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Artisans Day Ribbon possibly worn during parade in Milwaukee, September 3, 1888. (Museum object #H12653)
Historical Essay

Brewing Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the brewing tradition in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Beer in Wisconsin

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

Bach, Christopher (1835 - 1927)

Musician
Discover the history of Christopher Bach
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

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

Labor Day in Wisconsin

Beyond Beer and Brats
Explore the history of Labor Day celebrations in Wisconsin.
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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