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18th November 1830
18th November 1830
Ferdinand Heim was born in Walfert, Germany. In 1857 Heim established the first of his breweries in Manchester Missouri. That endeavor lasted just two years. In 1883 He opened a second brewery in Kansas City. This one was a success and in 1992 he moved his operation across town to the Chestnut & Guinott location. This operation grew to be the leading brewery in the region. Mr. Heim died October 9, 1895.
Ferdinand Heim was born in Walfert, Germany. In 1857 Heim established the first of his breweries in Manchester Missouri. That endeavor lasted just two years. In 1883 He opened a second brewery in K... View More
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17th June 1860
17th June 1860
The second of the Heim Brothers, Joseph James is born in St. Louis City, Missouri.
The second of the Heim Brothers, Joseph James is born in St. Louis City, Missouri.
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8th October 1862
8th October 1862
Ferdinand G, Heim, son of Ferdinand Heim and brother of John Joseph and Michael, was born. He and his brothers would go on to operate the Ferd. Heim Brewery of Kansas City.
Ferdinand G, Heim, son of Ferdinand Heim and brother of John Joseph and Michael, was born. He and his brothers would go on to operate the Ferd. Heim Brewery of Kansas City.
19th October 1884 FoundedFerdinand Heim Brewing Co. (Main Street)SW Corner of 14th & Main Streets
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Edelweiss Beer
1884-1885
Lager Beer
1884-1885
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19th October 1884
19th October 1884
The Ferdinand Heim Brewing Co. opened for business at Fourteenth and Main streets, Kansas City, Missouri.
The Ferdinand Heim Brewing Co. opened for business at Fourteenth and Main streets, Kansas City, Missouri.
1885 Ferdinand Heim Brewing Co. (Chestnut Street)Northeast corner of Chestnut & Guinotte
Products
Edelweiss Beer
1885-1905
Lager Beer
1885-1905
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9th October 1895
9th October 1895
Ferdinand Heim (Sr.) of owner of the brewery that bears his name, dies at age 64.
Ferdinand Heim (Sr.) of owner of the brewery that bears his name, dies at age 64.
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28th December 1898
28th December 1898
Victor Kopf, long time brewmaster for the Ferdinand Heim Brewing Co., died in East St. Louis.
Victor Kopf, long time brewmaster for the Ferdinand Heim Brewing Co., died in East St. Louis.
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23rd July 1898
23rd July 1898
George Russ died. He was a brewmaster for the Ferd. Heim brewery in Kansas City. He was 38 years old.
George Russ died. He was a brewmaster for the Ferd. Heim brewery in Kansas City. He was 38 years old.
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1902
1905 Ferdinand Heim Brewery br. of Kansas City Breweries Co.Northeast corner of Chestnut & Guinotte
Products
"Perfection"
1905-1919
Bairisch Bavarian Beer
1905-1919
Bavarian Malt Extract
1905-1919
Caveroc S11
1905-1919
Export Lager Beer
1905-1919
Ferd Heim Brewing Co's "Perfection"
1905-1919
Hedderman's Cream Beer
1905-1919
Heim Bock Beer
1905-1919
Heim's Cream Beer
1905-1919
Hop Tea Tonic
1905-1919
Kyffhauser
1905-1919
Leitmeritzer Select
1905-1919
Scharnagel Select
1905-1919
Scharnagel Select Special Brew
1905-1919
Standard Lager
1905-1919
The Wisconsin
1905-1919
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Circa: 1905
Circa: 1905
The Ferdinand Heim Brewery in 1905.
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Circa: 19th May 1906
Circa: 19th May 1906
The Ferdinand Heim Brewing Company.
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4th May 1909
4th May 1909
The Kansas City Breweries Co. register their logo for trademark.
The Kansas City Breweries Co. register their logo for trademark.
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Begin: 4th May 1909 End 1919
Begin: 4th May 1909 End 1919
4th May 1909 - 1919
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Circa: 1910
Circa: 1910
East View from City Point, Kansas City, Missouri, Ferd. Heim Brewery.
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Circa: 1910
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Circa: 1915
Circa: 1915
The Heim brewery in about 1915.
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28th February 1927
28th February 1927
Joseph J Heim of the Ferd. Heim Brewery, dies at age 66.
Joseph J Heim of the Ferd. Heim Brewery, dies at age 66.
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15th September 1943
15th September 1943
Ferdinand G, Heim, the last living of the Heim brothers, died at age 80.
Ferdinand G, Heim, the last living of the Heim brothers, died at age 80.
1919 ClosedFerdinand Heim Brewery br. of Kansas City Breweries Co.