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Schlitz Train Celebrating End of Prohibition
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Schlitz train and group of revelers, celebrating the end of prohibition in Milwaukee. Schlitz Engine #8027 departs to deliver the first Schlitz beer at 12:01 a.m. on April 7, 1933. Pictured from left are R.D. Miller, Superintendent; (on front footboard) Jesse Worner, Yardman; (in front of draw casting) A. Basta, Fireman; Edward Wroblewski, (on running board above front beam) Anton Plewa, Conductor; (between Conductor and woman) and William H. Kay, Engineer.
April 7, 1933
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WHi 1929
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