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Content referencing Charles T. Melms
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Ludington Building, 1885
On the northwest corner of Wisconsin and Water, center of a booming downtown.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Jeff Beutner
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Love Nest of A Beer Baroness
Huge 1889 mansion is where Pabst owner continued her affair with her daughter's husband.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
The Mansion Where Scandal Brewed
The wife of the Pabst Brewery's co-owner had a scandalous affair in this fine Italianate mansion.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
Last Days of Melms Brewery, 1869
It would be taken over by the Pabst Brewery, soon to become a manufacturing colossus.
Oct 6th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Yesterday’s Milwaukee
The First Beer Baron
1860s photo features the Menomonee Brewery and owner Charles Melms' Italianate home.
Sep 29th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
