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Biographical Book Excerpt

Schlitz, Joseph

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Photograph

Schlitz Beer Sign

Date: 1960
Description: "Schlitz beer sign on Highway 41."
Biographical Book Excerpt

Abrams, Sol, E

Date: 1873 - 1964
County: 
Property Record

2023 S KINNICKINNIC AVE (S HALF)

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Schlitz Brewing Co. Tavern
Reference Number: 107313
Photograph

Circus Parade Calliope Truck

Date: 07 04 1963
Description: A calliope truck with text reading "Jos. Schlitz Brewing Co. Presents / A Day in Old Milwaukee / July 4th / Featuring Schlitz Circus Parade" drives down a ...
Photograph

Circus Parade

Date: 1963
Description: An International truck marked "A Day in Old Milwaukee. July 4th Schlitz Circus Parade" leads a fleet of circus vehicles through a downtown area. The 25-pie...
Photograph

Circus Wagon Transport

Date: 1963
Description: An International truck transports a circus wagon between Circus World Museum in Baraboo and Milwaukee. The wagon was part of a 25-piece circus parade spons...
Photograph

Downtown Circus Parade

Date: 1963
Description: A police officer directs a parade of circus wagons carried on International trucks through downtown streets. The 25-piece parade originated at Circus World...
Print

Christmas Card

Date: 1965
Description: The inside group portrait and handprinted greeting of a French fold Christmas card from "The Brumders." The well-dressed family is standing and holding han...
Photograph

Children with Circus Wagon

Date: 07 04 1963
Description: Four children are standing looking at a circus wagon labeled "Pawnee Bill" which is chained to the bed of an International truck. The wagon was part of a 2...
Feature Story

Ben Barkin

Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
Ben Barkin, Celebrating Wisconsin Visionaries, Changemakers, and Storytellers
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

151 S 84th St

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: St Charles Boys Home - Administration Building
Reference Number: 229415
Property Record

151 S 84th St

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: St Charles Boys Home - New School
Reference Number: 229417
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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