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Property Record

117-119 S MAIN ST AND 104 COLLINS

Community: Oconomowoc
County: Waukesha
Historic Name: OLD SCHLITZ HOUSE (?)
Reference Number: 8428
Historical Essay

Schlitz, Joseph 1831 - 1875

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

Breweries, Beer and Bars in Wisconsin History - Image Gallery Essay

Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer.
Property Record

502 W CHERRY ST

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: JACOB OBERMANN BREWERY
Reference Number: 16247
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.
Property Record

137-139 W COOK ST

Community: Portage
County: Columbia
Historic Name: Eulberg Brewery Saloon/Haertel Brewing
Reference Number: 45284
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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