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In 1892 this company joined with others to form the [[DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY]]. In 1904 the old Iowa Brewery buildings were reactivated by the [[DUBUQUE WEISS BEER COMPANY]]. The production of weiss beer continued until the company failed in 1912. | In 1892 this company joined with others to form the [[DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY]]. In 1904 the old Iowa Brewery buildings were reactivated by the [[DUBUQUE WEISS BEER COMPANY]]. The production of weiss beer continued until the company failed in 1912. | ||
The property was purchased by the [[ARTESIAN BOTTLING COMPANY]]. This company stayed in business until 1945. A fire destroyed all the buildings except for the old beer hall. | |||
The beer hall nearly deserves an entry of its own. The build originally served Titus Schmid his family of wife and six children as a home. The upper level was the family's quarters while the lower level served as a beer hall and offices. | |||
In 1900 the sons of Titus Schmid and their families moved out of the family home. The [[DEMKIER BROTHERS BROOM FACTORY]] occupied the lower level with the owners again living on the second floor. From 1912 through the 1930s the lower level hosted a series of taverns while the second level was rented out. [[SCHMID'S HALL]] operated by Gus Meyer occupied the lower level from 1912 to 1918. From 1937 until the early 1960s, William Vander Meullen operated the [[ARCADE HALL AND TAVERN]]. | |||
Prior to Fagan's Shoe Repair & Hobbies locating there in 1988 the lower level saw Gordon's Beer Store, Scottie's Tap & Beer, and The Brewery. | |||
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Gibson, Mike. Yesterday and Today. ''The Golden View''. February 2012 | |||
Information booklet accompanying Bob Reding's display of Dubuque memorabilia from 2007-2010 at the Old Jail | Information booklet accompanying Bob Reding's display of Dubuque memorabilia from 2007-2010 at the Old Jail | ||
[[Category: Brewing Company]] | [[Category: Brewing Company]] | ||
Revision as of 00:45, 20 February 2012
IOWA BREWERY. This local brewery located at 2327 and 2329 Couler Avenue was founded in 1855 by Titus SCHMID, Bernard C. SCHERR, and F. Beck as Titus Schmid and Company. The firm operated until October, 1868 when, it members having died, Mrs. B. Scheer purchased a half interest from the survivors and held it one year. At that time, Kiene & Rhomberg became interested and M. Blumenauer conducted the business. Between 1869 and 1878 Joseph H. RHOMBERG was one of the owners.
In 1877 William MEUSER purchased the property. The company employed twelve workmen, earning a total of $620 per week, to produce five thousand barrels of beer annually.
In 1892 this company joined with others to form the DUBUQUE BREWING AND MALTING COMPANY. In 1904 the old Iowa Brewery buildings were reactivated by the DUBUQUE WEISS BEER COMPANY. The production of weiss beer continued until the company failed in 1912.
The property was purchased by the ARTESIAN BOTTLING COMPANY. This company stayed in business until 1945. A fire destroyed all the buildings except for the old beer hall.
The beer hall nearly deserves an entry of its own. The build originally served Titus Schmid his family of wife and six children as a home. The upper level was the family's quarters while the lower level served as a beer hall and offices.
In 1900 the sons of Titus Schmid and their families moved out of the family home. The DEMKIER BROTHERS BROOM FACTORY occupied the lower level with the owners again living on the second floor. From 1912 through the 1930s the lower level hosted a series of taverns while the second level was rented out. SCHMID'S HALL operated by Gus Meyer occupied the lower level from 1912 to 1918. From 1937 until the early 1960s, William Vander Meullen operated the ARCADE HALL AND TAVERN. Prior to Fagan's Shoe Repair & Hobbies locating there in 1988 the lower level saw Gordon's Beer Store, Scottie's Tap & Beer, and The Brewery.
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Gibson, Mike. Yesterday and Today. The Golden View. February 2012
Information booklet accompanying Bob Reding's display of Dubuque memorabilia from 2007-2010 at the Old Jail