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Americans in the 1890s had many new products, inventions and ideas influencing their daily lives as the tumultuous decade closed the 19th 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.​

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Happy Birthday, Captain Frederick Pabst!

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Happy International Museum Day

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Forty years ago this month, our organization was in the final stages of seeking funding in order to purchase the Pabst Mansion.

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The stars have aligned for two major milestones in the Pabst Mansion’s history to pass within a year of each other.

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Our Executive Director John Eastberg shares his thoughts on the auction

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Thoughts on the recent donation of three dozen books that had once been the property of Ida Uihlein Pabst and several of her children.

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Executive Director John Eastberg reflects on his many Christmases at the Mansion.

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This year marks the 125th anniversary of the completion of the Mansion!

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