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Tour Old Milwaukee

by Amy Jo Jones

August 31, 2009

Ever wish you and your kids could visit back in time? As of Sunday October 4, 2009 you might just have that chance. 

Best Place, originally the hospitality area for the Pabst Brewing Company, houses a gift shop, corporate offices, Blue Ribbon Hall, a courtyard and a tour center. The buildings will open to the public on Sunday, Oct. 4 with a benefit for Hunger Task Force.

The Best Place buildings will be open to the public and serve as a museum for Pabst beer, as well as a tribute to German heritage. The structures are adorned with stained glass windows, hardwood details, high ceilings and original wall murals featuring drinking-related German proverbs and a detailed depiction of the brewery's history. Haertl and a crew of workers handled most of the restoration and made very few changes.

Best Place -- named after Jacob Best -- also features a guest center that will offer tours, some of which Haertl will conduct. The cost will be $8 for adults and $4 for kids. The tour schedule will be announced soon.