Schlitz Brewery Pavilion at the 1893 World’s Fair

Last call for Schlitz beer! After 177 years, production of the iconic Milwaukee brew has come to an end. Founded in 1849, the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company ceased operations in 1982, though since 1999 the Pabst Brewing Company continued produced the Schlitz brand. Schlitz beer received valuable attention at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, as much for its handsome display as its beer. The Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company was one of twenty-two exhibitors in Group 12 (Malt Liquors) [...]

By Scott|2026-05-24T19:05:15-05:00May 25th, 2026|Categories: HISTORY|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Nov. 2, 2018-Jan. 5, 2020: “Brewing Up Chicago” at the Field Museum (Chicago)

The immigrant story behind Chicago’s rich beer history is the focus of a new exhibition that opens on November 2 at the Field Museum in Chicago. History and beer fans visiting Brewing Up Chicago: How Beer Transformed a City will travel through time to learn about Chicago’s founding in 1833 and the decades leading up to the World’s Columbian Exposition 60 years later. (Left) A medal given to the Pabst Brewing Company at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition. [...]

By Scott|2023-04-09T08:58:56-05:00October 14th, 2018|Categories: EVENTS (past), EXHIBITS (past)|Tags: , , , |4 Comments
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