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Beer Distributor

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Warehouse of a Milwaukee distributor of beer (Miller, Schlitz, Pabst) and soft drinks. Two men are working with cases of beer on a cart in the background.

Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Milwaukee journal negatives, circa 1955-circa 1982
Call Number (M56)5608

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Conditions For Use This image is © copyrighted property of Journal Sentinel Inc. and is provided by the Wisconsin Historical Society subject to contract.  Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0137G6
Legacy ID
WHi 56207

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August 15, 1984

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Jul 31, 1892

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Jos Schlitz Brewing Co., Wash House

Jos Schlitz Brewing Co., Wash House

circa 1890-1899

Interior view of men working in the wash house at Schlitz Brewery. At the top right is an inset of the exterior of the building.

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September 3, 1955

Miller delivery man carrying a keg of Miller Beer on his shoulder.

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Self-Service Supermarket

Self-Service Supermarket

1953

A cashier checking out a customer's purchases while another customer is filling her grocery cart with items at the D. Kurman company market.

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Men Moving Wheel Parts with Cart

Men Moving Wheel Parts with Cart

January 20, 1914

Men moving a stack of wheels on a cart to the outside of a warehouse.

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