Oshkosh Brewing Co. Plant Wisconsin Postcard CT Art-Colortone Beer Brewery

$ 5.27

Country: United States Region: Wisconsin Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Signed: No Country of Origin: United States Unit Type: Unit brand: Curteich-Chicago Type: Printed (Lithograph) Unit Quantity: 1 City: Oshkosh Year Manufactured: 1948 Features: Printed Lithograph Brand/Publisher: Curteich-Chicago Subject: Brewery Unit of Sale: Single Unit Postage Condition: Unposted Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America

Description

Oshkosh Brewing Co. Plant Wisconsin Postcard CT Art-Colortone Beer Brewery. This vintage postcard features a vibrant aerial view of The Oshkosh Brewing Company plant, proudly located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, near the shores of Lake Winnebago. The detailed illustration showcases the distinctive red brick architecture of the brewery buildings, complete with prominent smokestacks bearing the company's name. Surrounding the industrial complex are residential homes, roadways with cars, and a train line, all set against the backdrop of the expansive lake, emphasizing its status as the "Pride of Winnebago Land." The postcard promotes their flagship product, Chief Oshkosh Beer, with the catchy slogan, "B'gosh it's Good!" The reverse side provides additional insight, describing the plant as a model of cleanliness and modern equipment, dedicated to producing high-quality beer. It highlights the invitation to visit the plant, underscoring the company's commitment to transparency and community engagement. Produced by Curteich-Chicago as a 'C.T. Art-Colortone' postcard, this piece captures the unique aesthetic of early to mid-20th-century chromolithography, known for its rich colors and detailed artistry, making it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of brewing history, Wisconsiniana, and vintage advertising memorabilia.