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A Brewery in Fussville, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

A Brewery in Fussville, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

By Carole McGibany

Carole presents her research into the history the tiny village of Fussville, located near Menomonee Falls Fussville had several pioneer breweries. Although details about them are scarce, she has managed to piece together a fascinating story about the breweries, the town and the people that lived there.

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Milwaukee Antique Bottle and Advertising Club Show and Sale - Sunday, February 2, 2025

Milwaukee Antique Bottle and Advertising Club Show and Sale - Sunday, February 2, 2025

52nd Annual Show and Sale - the Midwest's premier antique bottle and advertising event.

The 2025 Milwaukee Antique Bottle show was held at the Waukesha Expo Center. Show chairman Sid Hatch reports that all of the sales tables sold out agasin again this year. Many rare and desireable pieces changed hands and dealers reported brisk sales.

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Author: Peter Maas
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An Unusual privy find

An Unusual privy find

One of the more unusual privy digging finds recently was this teal blue pressed glass object. It is embossed “COLLAR PAD NO. 3 PATD JAN. 31, 1888”. It is broken into two pieces and is missing a corner but is still an interesting and attractive piece of old glass. We assumed it was part of a neck brace for a human, but a review of the patent proved otherwise.

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Author: Peter Maas
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