It abounds in such artifacts and boasts a huge selection of German tap beers.
It abounds in such artifacts and boasts a huge selection of German tap beers. Back to the full article.
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Any truth to the rumor that the chandelier in the back room is original to the Pabst Mansion?
Yes, Kurt. When the Pabst Mansion was having financial difficulties, they sold the chandelier to the previous owner of Von Trier. The mansion later tried to buy it back, but the answer was “No.” Earlier this year, the fixture was cleaned and refurbished by Heritage Lighting in Cedarburg and reinstalled at Von Trier in a place of pride in the bar’s front room. There was an unveiling ceremony (covered by local TV news), which included a small keg of beer from Trier, Germany, that was tapped for the occasion.
Very sad news to report. The popcorn machine has died and can’t be fixed. It won’t be replaced. My husband and friends have been going there since our college days at Marquette in the late seventies. The popcorn must return!!
We’ve all gone to Von Trier’s for years and years and years, spending many holiday times and after-the-clubs times there, but I didn’t know that the original building was constructed as far back as 1902! Thanks for the well-researched article, Michael Horne!
I am quite sure that the large copper-looking samovar (espresso machine) on the east wall came from Frenchy’s Restaurant, before the days of 1812 Overture and Beans & Barley.