German American business executive, horticulturist, and philanthropist. He was best known as the vice president of the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company.
Edward Uihlein was born in Wertheim on the river Main, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on October 19th, 1845, to Josef Benedict Uihlein and Katherine (Krug). His parents were proprietors of the Gastof zur Krone, a popular Inn in Wertheim. In 1849 his maternal Uncle, Georg "August" Krug started a small brewing business in Milwaukee that eventually became the Joseph Schlitz Brewery.
He was educated in Wertheim graduating from Gymnasium in 1862. After leaving school, he learned the mercantile business. In June 1864, Edward immigrated to St. Louis where he worked at a grocery store and as a bookkeeper. He started a small metal manufacturing company, and finding quick success, he moved to Chicago where he started a second business in the manufacture of oils and opened a retail store. His businesses survived the Fire of 1871, and although very successful, he accepted Joseph Schlitz's invitation to head his brewery's Chicago markets in 1872.
On January 28, 1875, he married Augusta Manns, a native of St. Louis, in Chicago, and together they had 6 children: Clara (Trostel), Edgar John, Olga (Beneke), Richard, Ella (Seipp), Melita (Seipp). Edward's brother Charles married Augusta's sister Emma in 1878.
In 1875 when Joseph Schlitz died, the company continued operations under the 6 Uihlein brothers: Henry, president; Edward - vice president; August - secretary, and chief operating officer; Alfred - superintendent and Brew Master; William - assistant superintendent of the brewery; Charles - superintendent of the bottling works.
When Mrs. Schlitz died in 1887, she willed her shares of the company to be divided between August, Edward, Henry, and Alfred Uihlein. This gave them complete ownership of the corporation.
Mr. Uihlein served on the West Chicago Park Commission, a precursor to the Chicago Park District, and was called an "outspoken friend of flowers and plants." His interest in park beautification was one of his personal hobbies, he was a world traveler who sought rare tropical plants and orchids for his collection.
In 1893, at the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair), Mr. Uihlein exclusively supplied most of the flowers and shrubs. In 1904 he became president of the Chicago Horticultural Society, the predecessor of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois.
In 1899, he purchased 134 acres on the west end of Lake Geneva and named the estate Forest Glen. He commissioned his friend Jen Jensen to create a beautiful landscape on that property, giving him the confidence and connections to start his own firm. The estate was open to the public for all to enjoy. Unfortunately, the house burnt to the ground in 1922 and the land was subdivided.
Edward was a major contributor to Chicago's architecture, responsible for the construction of 57 Schlitz tied houses from 1897 to 1905 at a cost of $328,800 at that time.
In addition to his successful career with Schlitz, Edward Uihlein was a prominent and socially active figure in Chicago's German American community, serving on the boards of charitable, arts and ethnic organizations including the Chicago Historical Society and the Germania Club.
Edward Uihlein was born in Wertheim on the river Main, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on October 19th, 1845, to Josef Benedict Uihlein and Katherine (Krug). His parents were proprietors of the Gastof zur Krone, a popular Inn in Wertheim. In 1849 his maternal Uncle, Georg "August" Krug started a small brewing business in Milwaukee that eventually became the Joseph Schlitz Brewery.
He was educated in Wertheim graduating from Gymnasium in 1862. After leaving school, he learned the mercantile business. In June 1864, Edward immigrated to St. Louis where he worked at a grocery store and as a bookkeeper. He started a small metal manufacturing company, and finding quick success, he moved to Chicago where he started a second business in the manufacture of oils and opened a retail store. His businesses survived the Fire of 1871, and although very successful, he accepted Joseph Schlitz's invitation to head his brewery's Chicago markets in 1872.
On January 28, 1875, he married Augusta Manns, a native of St. Louis, in Chicago, and together they had 6 children: Clara (Trostel), Edgar John, Olga (Beneke), Richard, Ella (Seipp), Melita (Seipp). Edward's brother Charles married Augusta's sister Emma in 1878.
In 1875 when Joseph Schlitz died, the company continued operations under the 6 Uihlein brothers: Henry, president; Edward - vice president; August - secretary, and chief operating officer; Alfred - superintendent and Brew Master; William - assistant superintendent of the brewery; Charles - superintendent of the bottling works.
When Mrs. Schlitz died in 1887, she willed her shares of the company to be divided between August, Edward, Henry, and Alfred Uihlein. This gave them complete ownership of the corporation.
Mr. Uihlein served on the West Chicago Park Commission, a precursor to the Chicago Park District, and was called an "outspoken friend of flowers and plants." His interest in park beautification was one of his personal hobbies, he was a world traveler who sought rare tropical plants and orchids for his collection.
In 1893, at the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair), Mr. Uihlein exclusively supplied most of the flowers and shrubs. In 1904 he became president of the Chicago Horticultural Society, the predecessor of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois.
In 1899, he purchased 134 acres on the west end of Lake Geneva and named the estate Forest Glen. He commissioned his friend Jen Jensen to create a beautiful landscape on that property, giving him the confidence and connections to start his own firm. The estate was open to the public for all to enjoy. Unfortunately, the house burnt to the ground in 1922 and the land was subdivided.
Edward was a major contributor to Chicago's architecture, responsible for the construction of 57 Schlitz tied houses from 1897 to 1905 at a cost of $328,800 at that time.
In addition to his successful career with Schlitz, Edward Uihlein was a prominent and socially active figure in Chicago's German American community, serving on the boards of charitable, arts and ethnic organizations including the Chicago Historical Society and the Germania Club.
German American business executive, horticulturist, and philanthropist. He was best known as the vice president of the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company.
Edward Uihlein was born in Wertheim on the river Main, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on October 19th, 1845, to Josef Benedict Uihlein and Katherine (Krug). His parents were proprietors of the Gastof zur Krone, a popular Inn in Wertheim. In 1849 his maternal Uncle, Georg "August" Krug started a small brewing business in Milwaukee that eventually became the Joseph Schlitz Brewery.
He was educated in Wertheim graduating from Gymnasium in 1862. After leaving school, he learned the mercantile business. In June 1864, Edward immigrated to St. Louis where he worked at a grocery store and as a bookkeeper. He started a small metal manufacturing company, and finding quick success, he moved to Chicago where he started a second business in the manufacture of oils and opened a retail store. His businesses survived the Fire of 1871, and although very successful, he accepted Joseph Schlitz's invitation to head his brewery's Chicago markets in 1872.
On January 28, 1875, he married Augusta Manns, a native of St. Louis, in Chicago, and together they had 6 children: Clara (Trostel), Edgar John, Olga (Beneke), Richard, Ella (Seipp), Melita (Seipp). Edward's brother Charles married Augusta's sister Emma in 1878.
In 1875 when Joseph Schlitz died, the company continued operations under the 6 Uihlein brothers: Henry, president; Edward - vice president; August - secretary, and chief operating officer; Alfred - superintendent and Brew Master; William - assistant superintendent of the brewery; Charles - superintendent of the bottling works.
When Mrs. Schlitz died in 1887, she willed her shares of the company to be divided between August, Edward, Henry, and Alfred Uihlein. This gave them complete ownership of the corporation.
Mr. Uihlein served on the West Chicago Park Commission, a precursor to the Chicago Park District, and was called an "outspoken friend of flowers and plants." His interest in park beautification was one of his personal hobbies, he was a world traveler who sought rare tropical plants and orchids for his collection.
In 1893, at the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair), Mr. Uihlein exclusively supplied most of the flowers and shrubs. In 1904 he became president of the Chicago Horticultural Society, the predecessor of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois.
In 1899, he purchased 134 acres on the west end of Lake Geneva and named the estate Forest Glen. He commissioned his friend Jen Jensen to create a beautiful landscape on that property, giving him the confidence and connections to start his own firm. The estate was open to the public for all to enjoy. Unfortunately, the house burnt to the ground in 1922 and the land was subdivided.
Edward was a major contributor to Chicago's architecture, responsible for the construction of 57 Schlitz tied houses from 1897 to 1905 at a cost of $328,800 at that time.
In addition to his successful career with Schlitz, Edward Uihlein was a prominent and socially active figure in Chicago's German American community, serving on the boards of charitable, arts and ethnic organizations including the Chicago Historical Society and the Germania Club.
Edward Uihlein was born in Wertheim on the river Main, Baden-Württemberg, Germany on October 19th, 1845, to Josef Benedict Uihlein and Katherine (Krug). His parents were proprietors of the Gastof zur Krone, a popular Inn in Wertheim. In 1849 his maternal Uncle, Georg "August" Krug started a small brewing business in Milwaukee that eventually became the Joseph Schlitz Brewery.
He was educated in Wertheim graduating from Gymnasium in 1862. After leaving school, he learned the mercantile business. In June 1864, Edward immigrated to St. Louis where he worked at a grocery store and as a bookkeeper. He started a small metal manufacturing company, and finding quick success, he moved to Chicago where he started a second business in the manufacture of oils and opened a retail store. His businesses survived the Fire of 1871, and although very successful, he accepted Joseph Schlitz's invitation to head his brewery's Chicago markets in 1872.
On January 28, 1875, he married Augusta Manns, a native of St. Louis, in Chicago, and together they had 6 children: Clara (Trostel), Edgar John, Olga (Beneke), Richard, Ella (Seipp), Melita (Seipp). Edward's brother Charles married Augusta's sister Emma in 1878.
In 1875 when Joseph Schlitz died, the company continued operations under the 6 Uihlein brothers: Henry, president; Edward - vice president; August - secretary, and chief operating officer; Alfred - superintendent and Brew Master; William - assistant superintendent of the brewery; Charles - superintendent of the bottling works.
When Mrs. Schlitz died in 1887, she willed her shares of the company to be divided between August, Edward, Henry, and Alfred Uihlein. This gave them complete ownership of the corporation.
Mr. Uihlein served on the West Chicago Park Commission, a precursor to the Chicago Park District, and was called an "outspoken friend of flowers and plants." His interest in park beautification was one of his personal hobbies, he was a world traveler who sought rare tropical plants and orchids for his collection.
In 1893, at the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair), Mr. Uihlein exclusively supplied most of the flowers and shrubs. In 1904 he became president of the Chicago Horticultural Society, the predecessor of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois.
In 1899, he purchased 134 acres on the west end of Lake Geneva and named the estate Forest Glen. He commissioned his friend Jen Jensen to create a beautiful landscape on that property, giving him the confidence and connections to start his own firm. The estate was open to the public for all to enjoy. Unfortunately, the house burnt to the ground in 1922 and the land was subdivided.
Edward was a major contributor to Chicago's architecture, responsible for the construction of 57 Schlitz tied houses from 1897 to 1905 at a cost of $328,800 at that time.
In addition to his successful career with Schlitz, Edward Uihlein was a prominent and socially active figure in Chicago's German American community, serving on the boards of charitable, arts and ethnic organizations including the Chicago Historical Society and the Germania Club.
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