Pabst Mansion

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Contact Morgan Sweet, Director of Advancement
(414) 931-0808 | morgan@pabstmansion.com
Pabst, Present & Future

Why Give Today?

  • Cultural heritage sites are a limited community resource, which require ongoing support.
  • Milwaukee has lost too many historic buildings to expansion, development and neglect. We cannot afford to lose another cultural landmark, especially one as significant as Pabst Mansion.
  • Pabst Mansion shares Milwaukee’s history in a way no other institution can. Immersive history experiences bring visitors back in time, inviting them to use their imaginations to empathize with people from the past and reflect on their own world today.
  • Learning history where it happened creates a memorable experience, one that stays with visitors long after their visit.
  • The reach of the Pabst Mansion extends far beyond Milwaukee – in 2022, visitors traveled from almost every US state and dozens of countries.
  • As one of Milwaukee’s most iconic landmarks, the Pabst Mansion is a vital component of Milwaukee’s heritage and cultural landscape.

Financial Need | Campaign Budget

ITEMAMOUNT
Masonry Restoration$3,200,000
Roof Replacement & Repair$900,000
Window Restoration$1,300,000
Architecture & Engineering Management$200,000
TOTAL$5,600,000

We expect tax credits and support from government grants will help to offset this budget by approximately 40%.

Recogniton Opportunities

OPPORTUNITYINVESTMENT
Thank you at the end of the video shown to visitors in Pabst Mansion Visitor Center$500,000+
Donor Recognition Piece in Pabst Mansion Entryway$10,000+
Alphabetical Listing on Visitor Center WallALL CAMPAIGN DONORS

Together, we will preserve the Pabst Mansion for future generations. Pabst Mansion stands as a silent witness to Milwaukee’s remarkable growth during the Gilded Age, a testament to the dreams and ambitions that shaped our city. Knowing our history is critical to understanding the present and this historical gem bridges the “Pabst,” present, and future. As the most toured historic site in Milwaukee, Pabst Mansion weaves the past into the present like no other place can.

A true brick-and-mortar project, this campaign will safeguard the home’s integrity by repairing and preserving the bricks, mortar, and terra cotta that envelope the landmark. The project ensures the Mansion will be preserved for future generations. Historic preservation is fragile. Once a place and what it represents is gone, it can never truly return and what it holds becomes a memory to be lost over the years.

Project

Caring for this historic treasure is no small task. Pabst Mansion’s iconic Ferry & Clas designed Flemish Renaissance Revival exterior, which stands proudly on Wisconsin Avenue, is comprised of terra cotta, brick, and several ornamental pieces. Significant work is needed to ensure future generations can enjoy the home’s grandeur.

Wisconsin’s freeze-thaw cycle puts immense stress on the mortar and masonry, leading to deterioration over time. Although much of the restoration needed may not be apparent to the naked eye, the threat to the building is prescient and requires immediate intervention. The building’s envelope is under serious distress, leading to water infiltration in many areas throughout the Mansion, presenting significant risk to the lovingly restored interior.

Why It Must Be Done Now

Failure to do this project now puts the Mansion’s future in peril. Time takes its toll, and the Mansion has weathered 132 years of Wisconsin’s freeze-thaw cycle. The proposed project represents once-in-a-generation expenses. Once complete, a project of this scale will not be needed for another 50-70 years. The organization finds itself at a critical point in time. This project is vital to protecting our fine and decorative art collection and the historic Mansion itself, our largest artifact.

Impact

  • As the most toured historic site in Milwaukee, Pabst Mansion welcomes 45,000 visitors annually.
  • An important economic driver, almost 50% of visitors come from outside of Wisconsin. Heritage tourism is important for the state. Heritage tourists spend more, stay for longer periods, and have a greater economic impact per trip when compared to other tourists.
  • Almost 5,000 youth visit the Mansion each year. Primary youth programs include field trips, Family-friendly Tours, and specialty programs.
  • Pabst Mansion offers more than a dozen tours, providing unique interpretations of our past and present.
  • Visitors can explore the Pabst Mansion with the accompaniment of a self-guide packet available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Mandarin Chinese. Guided tours in Spanish are also available.

Campaign Leadership

CORE COMMITTEE

Jim Pabst (Chair)
Jerry Janiszewski
Mame McCully
(Pabst Mansion Board Chair)
Dr. Eugénie Pabst

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Barb Haig
Sue Darrow
David Desimone

PABST MANSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

Mame McCully, Chair
Joe Tesch, Vice-Chair
Susan Laabs, Treasurer
Barb Scotty, Secretary

Board of Directors

Brad Amundsen
Brendan Bush
Tracy Byron
Karen Forrer
Jon Hopkins
Jerry Janiszewski

Joshua Jeffers
Kellen Kasper
Mark Knapp
Claire Koenig
John McNally
C. J. Wauters
Joe Yeado

Pabst Mansion is honored to recognize the generous individuals, corporations, and foundations who have pledged their support for the Pabst, Present & Future capital campaign. 

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this listing, and we sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact Morgan Sweet for any corrections. She can be reached by email at morgan@pabstmansion.com or by phone at 414-931-0808. 

$250,000+
The Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation

$100,000+
James and Michele Meloy
Joseph Pabst

$50,000-99,999
Robert Bemm
August Pabst, Jr.*
James Pabst and Paisley Kelling
Wisconsin Preservation Fund
Zilber Ltd.

$25,000-49,999
Anonymous
    In Memory of Augie Pabst
Associated Bank
Lorna Pabst De Acosta
TAWANI Foundation

$10,000-24,999
Anonymous
Russ and Susan Darrow
Wendy Wurlitzer* and Bruce Evans
Karen Forrer & Masonry Restoration, Inc
    In Memory of William Forrer
Eugénie Pabst
John Schellinger
Irene and James Scheuerell
John Wierschem

$5,000-9,999
Anonymous
Antiquarian Society of Wisconsin
Mary and Clair Baum
CG Schmidt
Lynda and Tom Curl
James and Karen Hyde Foundation
Susan and Gregory Milleville
Reven Uihlein-Fellars and Reed Fellars
Scott and Nancy Kurber
Lori Morse and Robert Gardenier
Anita and David Pabst Smith
WE Energies Foundation

$2,500-4,999
Berglund Construction
Sherry and Jerry Janiszewski
Kathy Kilps
Mame and Andy McCully
Steigledger Charitable Trust
Kathleen and Charles Vogel
Dianne Weber

$1,000-2,499
Anonymous (2)
    In Memory of Augie Pabst
Joan Arvedson
Beer Capitol Distributing Company
Margaret and Paul Bielik
Carolyn Boulware
Kendall Breunig
Mary Lynn and Tom Cinealis
Peter Drenzek
Mary and John Emory, Sr.
Angela and Daniel Goelzer
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
Sarah Wright Kimball and Richard Kimball
Mary Jo and Mark Knapp
Ken Krei
Susan K. Laabs
Nancy and David Laitinen
Hope Liu and C.J. Wauters
Jan and Jim McKenna
Jack McNally
Pabst Brewing Company
Cathey and John Pabst
    In Memory of Nick Pabst
David Pabst Smith, Jr.
Nancy Parizek
Tirzah and Matt Peterson
Lee Rasmussen
Barbara Rodewald
Stephen and Kathy Rothe
Barb and Brian Scotty
Morgan and Adam Sweet
Joe Tesch
Vilter Foundation
Brittany and Josh Williams
Karl Wuesthoff and Leslie Hauser
Frances Wurlitzer
Michael Wyse

$500-999
Linda Armbruster
Carolee and Arthur Beutler
Michael Bickler
Amy and Kenneth Brengel
Nancy M. Buchanan*
Deborah Dakich
Dudley Fleck
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Sarah Ford and Randall Klumb
Kelli and Greg Henderson
Norman Hoffman
    In Memory of Marge Hoffman
Michael Lasser and James Horst
Krysten and Kellen Kasper
Miranda and Adam Kneeland
Roger Krawiecki
Elizabeth Levins and Herbert Zien
Robin and Tom Martin
Lynn and Lawrence Olsen
Christina Pabst
Debra and Frederick L. Pabst
Koshka and Philip Pabst
Pabst Farms
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Kit and Steve Parmentier
Martha Peddicord and Fred Geier
Road America
    In Memory of Augie Pabst
Larry Sattler
James and Lisa Stark
Dan Steininger
Deborah Stroud
Mary Sunby
Tinus Marine
    In Memory of Augie Pabst
Lynn Van Antwerpen
Lindsay Wurlitzer

$250-499
Donna and Donald Baumgartner
Carolyn Clauter
Jeanne and Jerry Cohen
Nancy Davis
Nancy and John Dickens
Kurt Eckenrod
Bruce Evans
    In Memory of Rymund Pabst and Margaret Holt Wurlitzer
Anne and Patrick Fee
Margaret Gile
Dr. Miranda and Mr. Patrick Gosselin
Kathleen and William Kean
May and Russ Klisch
Mary Ann and Charles LaBahn
Martha Brown and Tony Lam
Colleen and Patrick Lawton
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Scott Layeux
Ronald Lehman
Edward Liebrecht
Deborah Lovely Petrellis
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Michael Merriman
Rose Mary and Francis Matusinec
Tami Ott
Julie and Mark Petri
Carolyn Schloemer
Richard Schreiner
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Arthur Scinta
Mark Spaeth
Edward Uihlein Family Foundation

Up to $249
Anonymous (3)
Steve and Kathryne Ahrens
Tara Ali
Mariette Andersen
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Susie Apple
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Elise Bartelt
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Barbara and Stephen Becker
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Arthur W. Best, Jr.
    In memory of Jacob Best
Barbara Bjur
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Melissa and Bruce Block
Pat Brannan
Sharon and Warren Braun
Steven and Kristine Borkenhagen
    In memory of Mr. William Rodewald
Jodi and Justin Butina
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Christopher Cahalamer
Susan Campbell
Mary Jo Cardenas
Cathy Carr
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Rachel Chapin
Robert Christie
Joe Curtes
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Kristen Cutchall
Julianna Ebert and Frank Dailey
Charles Davis
Ellen DeMers
Robert Dickinson
Mary and Larry Egofske
Richard Ellis
Bruce Evans
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Elizabeth Falk-Hanson
Rhonda Flory
Barbara and Rick Frank
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Howard Frank
Karen Franklin
Andrea Frankenberry
    In memory of Nick Pabst

Up to $249 continued
Carol Goldstein
Idy Goodman
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Nancy Grainer
Michele Hagen
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Barbara Haig
Philip and Ellen Halley
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Ruth Ann Hapka
Stephanie Hart
Becky Hartley
Laura Harvey
Carlen Hatala and Gregory Georg
Melanie and Bruce Heimer
Kathleen Himden
Sheila Hisle
    In memory of Nick Pabst
James Hoff
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Laura Hoff
Drs. Mary Alice and William Houghton
    In memory of Nick Pabst
William Jacobson
Lori Kampschroer
Christina Kattuah
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Susan Kerr
Jane Kivlin
Darlene Kleman
Pamela Knackert
Terry and Sue Krause
    In memory of William Rodewald
Penny Larson
Nancy Lisiecki
Grace Manning
Theodore Matt
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Dan McCarthy
John and Susan McNally
Mark and Nancy McQuide
John Mecom, Jr.
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Margit Meier
    In memory of Augie Pabst
June Moberly
Jamie Morton
Meredith and Richie Niemer
Christopher Noyes
Marcia Ostwald
Sara and Doug Parmentier
Robert Perry III
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Anna Potratz
Mary and Ross Read
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Anne Richie
Jodi Ritter
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Gloria and Robert Santilli
Chelsea Roessler
Colleen Ross
Robert Salm
Steven Sanders
Kate and Rick Schlesinger
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Peter Schneebeli
Jim and Pat Schulte
    In memory of Nick Pabst
Jocelyn Slocum
Ruthann Spaay
Sharon Sorrentino
Keith Stachowiak
Bill Theisen
Amy Thomas
Mike Thompson
    In memory of Augie Pabst
University Club of Milwaukee
    In memory of Augie Pabst
Thomas Volke
Richard Wais
Yuliya Waldron
David Weirick
Marie Weiss
Rosemary and Henry Welch
Jeff Welk
Teresa Wetzel and Robby Beisentein
Susan Williams
William Wuesthoff
Geri Zehren
Steven Zuber