As a lifetime Milwaukean, I am quite familiar with the Captain Pabst mansion on Wisconsin Ave.(YES! you should definitely do a review of this house!) However, I was not familiar with Fred, jr. and Gustav's homes and the fact that they were next door neighbors! Thank you for the interesting video and bringing a little of Milwaukee's very interesting history to your channel.
Same here. OH could do a whole series of all the gorgeous mansions torn down on Highland Ave. Milwaukee is lucky though; a lot of cities around the US old mansions faired far worse. We have a decent share of them standing.
You should go see the pabst mansion in Wisconsin. It's very impressive, it's all original inside they give tours. There's a short tour and a long tour that's about 2 and a 1/2 hours. That does the basement cellar, the top 2 floors and the attic, and most of the historians there have worked there like for 40 years. So many neat features and art, Woodworking, hidden compartments and pictures painted over pictures. And even when they talk about the chandeliers and the lights in the house. They were gas-electric and Propane, because they would entertain all the time, and they never. Would want to be without power for their guests. 😊 There's just so many fascinating details in that house. You should really take a live tour and do it on your show. I don't want to spoil all the details. But I know you will love it and so will the fans
Thanks for another great video. I have visited the father's house a few times, but didn't know anything about the two houses for the sons. The Solomonic columns were quite striking! Looking forward to your future video about the Pabst Mansion.
Both houses were beautiful. My favorite part was the second floor landing in Gustave's house. I love all that gorgeous old furniture. I can remember my dad drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon.
That piece of furniture in the stairhall, dead center of the photograph, is killer! And those draft horses! Yes, I'd like to see the father's mansion in an upcoming video. Thanks, Ken!
Either one would do, lol. I love the twisted (Solomonic?) columns in the Frederick's home, and the dining room is exquisite. The second floor columnade in Gustave's house was also gorgeous. While not every grand old home can be restored as a single family residence or museum, I'm always glad to see some part of it saved by repurposing for modern needs. Unfortunately, a lot of cute craftsman bungalows in my city are being torn down and replaced with 'affordable housing' towers, where the developers lie and once it's built we find out that only ten percent of the new units are 'affordable' by any stretch of the imagination. However, an 'orchid' goes to the SDSU Downtown Gallery, which is housed in a former electric company substation from the 1920s; the facade is Art Deco/Byzantine Revival. I remember cringing when I saw the exterior walls held up with iron beams during construction, but it turned out perfectly. :)
Both homes were wonderful. I wonder if the two brothers were close in their lives, since their homes were so close to one another? Also, please review the father's home with us. The amount of craftsmanship in the wood, fabrics and furniture of these mansions just gob-smacks me.
Highland Blvd was the first official residence Blvd for the city of Milwaukee, beyond the till then western city boundary of 27th street, and most of German heritage. The Millers (High Life Beer) and Gettleman beer families resided on Highland Blvd also. Most homes are gone today, w/just a sprinkle of these opulent structures still standing, replaced with community structures and huge apartment dwellings filling up the large lots once occupied by the mansions.
That’s the misfortune of only having black and white photos - everything looks gray and drab. I imagine seeing it all it color, especially in person, would have made the the furniture significantly more attractive.
Shared a bed--well that explains everything.
That was my thought too. lol
Yes! Same thought crossed my mind!
Frederick Jr.'s house was beautiful inside and out! Glad both places still stand!
As a lifetime Milwaukean, I am quite familiar with the Captain Pabst mansion on Wisconsin Ave.(YES! you should definitely do a review of this house!) However, I was not familiar with Fred, jr. and Gustav's homes and the fact that they were next door neighbors! Thank you for the interesting video and bringing a little of Milwaukee's very interesting history to your channel.
Same here. OH could do a whole series of all the gorgeous mansions torn down on Highland Ave. Milwaukee is lucky though; a lot of cities around the US old mansions faired far worse. We have a decent share of them standing.
You should go see the pabst mansion in Wisconsin. It's very impressive, it's all original inside they give tours. There's a short tour and a long tour that's about 2 and a 1/2 hours. That does the basement cellar, the top 2 floors and the attic, and most of the historians there have worked there like for 40 years. So many neat features and art, Woodworking, hidden compartments and pictures painted over pictures. And even when they talk about the chandeliers and the lights in the house. They were gas-electric and Propane, because they would entertain all the time, and they never. Would want to be without power for their guests. 😊 There's just so many fascinating details in that house. You should really take a live tour and do it on your show. I don't want to spoil all the details. But I know you will love it and so will the fans
Both homes are lovely but modest by Gilded Age standards. I like the columns in front of Jr.'s house.
I loved Frederick Jr's house. Love neoclassical revival..so nice that it has survived...thank you again
Awesome.thank you
I like Gustav’s better with the beautiful library and chairs for the children to sit and study.
Thanks for another great video. I have visited the father's house a few times, but didn't know anything about the two houses for the sons. The Solomonic columns were quite striking! Looking forward to your future video about the Pabst Mansion.
Both houses were beautiful. My favorite part was the second floor landing in Gustave's house. I love all that gorgeous old furniture. I can remember my dad drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Love the study in Fredericks house. The upstairs landing with the arches in Gustaves was gorgeous. I would love to see their fathers mansion sometime.
Thank you Ken
what an interesting presentation of this family!
That piece of furniture in the stairhall, dead center of the photograph, is killer! And those draft horses! Yes, I'd like to see the father's mansion in an upcoming video. Thanks, Ken!
Fascinating story, thanks for documenting it!
Yes, please do Senior’s house soon❤️
Either one would do, lol. I love the twisted (Solomonic?) columns in the Frederick's home, and the dining room is exquisite. The second floor columnade in Gustave's house was also gorgeous. While not every grand old home can be restored as a single family residence or museum, I'm always glad to see some part of it saved by repurposing for modern needs. Unfortunately, a lot of cute craftsman bungalows in my city are being torn down and replaced with 'affordable housing' towers, where the developers lie and once it's built we find out that only ten percent of the new units are 'affordable' by any stretch of the imagination. However, an 'orchid' goes to the SDSU Downtown Gallery, which is housed in a former electric company substation from the 1920s; the facade is Art Deco/Byzantine Revival. I remember cringing when I saw the exterior walls held up with iron beams during construction, but it turned out perfectly. :)
I love them both!
Frederick Jr's is my favorite! Both are gorgeous, but the design of Fredericks' is stunning.
Both homes were wonderful. I wonder if the two brothers were close in their lives, since their homes were so close to one another? Also, please review the father's home with us. The amount of craftsmanship in the wood, fabrics and furniture of these mansions just gob-smacks me.
Beautiful homes Ken. I hope the expanded version can be reclaimed someday. I would love to see the father’s home. See you in the next episode.
Liked ‘em both
Nice job Ken, I personally like Frederick Jr’s, the classic style
Frederick Jr. had the prettier home but I bet thete was never a dull moment at Gustave's place!
How many kids did Gustav have? 10?
Highland Blvd was the first official residence Blvd for the city of Milwaukee, beyond the till then western city boundary of 27th street, and most of German heritage. The Millers (High Life Beer) and Gettleman beer families resided on Highland Blvd also. Most homes are gone today, w/just a sprinkle of these opulent structures still standing, replaced with community structures and huge apartment dwellings filling up the large lots once occupied by the mansions.
That canned piss got its blue ribbon like 125 years ago.
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In 1893.
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Thank you for that Citizen.
Cincinnati, Ohio is known for its history of beer. There are many large houses still here from days gone by.
can you do the niedringhaus family in St. Louis?
Both were nice, I would have to flip a coin. Is Pabst still in business???
Thanks for your time, work and posting....
Yes, I still enjoy a PBR. I don't know if the same family still owns it though
Have u ever thought to do current day mansions?
I noticed they had electric lighting.
Champagne dreams on a beer budget?
Something I would like to know for these videos is where they lived before they moved to their new mansions. Just a picture.
A bifurcated grand staircase! But alas and alack, not marble.
Frederick’s home/all the room appeared very “cluttered”. Maybe that had to do with him being single/a bachelor.
We won’t later discover that Frederick burned down the competition’s brewery …. Will we? (Sorry! Binging. Sopranos again!)
Manchen
I hate when you put things in the way of the picture.
The furniture is ugly
That’s the misfortune of only having black and white photos - everything looks gray and drab. I imagine seeing it all it color, especially in person, would have made the the furniture significantly more attractive.