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In 1908 the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee purchased the Pabst Mansion and held residence there for 67 years before the home was acquired by Wisconsin Heritages, now known as Pabst Mansion, Inc.

A brief look at Pabst and sculpture, art made possible by and in honor of the captain.

Explores Captain Pabst's love of art beyond the walls of his home.

The Pabsts had quite the record of giving back to the community.  This post explores some of their charitable efforts and the impetus behind them.

The rise of the Pabst Brewing Company from local sales to a national brand.

Americans in the 1890s had many new products, inventions and ideas influencing their daily lives as the tumultuous decade closed the 19^th century.  One of these new thought processes was known as Victorian Germ Theory and it would have a clear impact on the Pabst Family as they designed and built their mansion at 2000 Grand Avenue between June 1890 and July 1892.​

Americans in the 1890s had many new products, inventions and ideas influencing their daily lives as the tumultuous decade closed the 19^th century.  One of these new thought processes was known as Victorian Germ Theory and it would have a clear impact on the Pabst Family as they designed and built their mansion at 2000 Grand Avenue between June 1890 and July 1892.​

Happy Birthday, Captain Frederick Pabst!
 

When our guests visit the Pabst Mansion, there is always a wry smile when we inform them that both sons of Captain and Mrs. Pabst married brewing heiresses. 

The restoration of the Pabst Mansion is much like a jigsaw puzzle, constantly putting pieces into place so you attain a richer image of what once was.  This is especially true with rebuilding the original art collection that was displayed on the walls of the Pabst Mansion during the 1890s.

John Eastberg reflects on his 25 years of 'photographic memories' at the Pabst Mansion

Creative thinking and philanthropy - how the creation of a book helped to fund a public monument in Milwaukee.

Creative thinking and philanthropy - how the creation of a book helped to fund a public monument in Milwaukee.

The Pabst Mansoin is offering free admission on July 29th.

A glance at Captain Pabst's role as a father.