"The Beer Hut" on Highway 41 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Linen Postcard 31811 from E.C. Kropp Co. (ca. 1940s)

"While traveling in Wisconsin, America's Dairyland, and the Nation's all year Playground, on highway 41 and through the north limits of Fond du Lac, be sure to stop at The Beer Hut for a brief rest and a fine lunch. You will find that Wisconsin Hospitality and our Services are unequalled." {Text on the front of the postcard.]

"With the repeal of the 18th Amendment, a small hut found its way to fame by obtaining a beer selling permit and becoming the Original Wisconsin Drive-In Stand. Since that time, it has had upon its grounds many thousands of satisfied patrons every year. Each year visitors and patrons from most of the states of the Union have visited us. Last year there were 43 states represented in our register book. Because of the people's acceptance of the idea, The Beer Hut has grown into this unique establishment. Come, see, and enjoy for yourselves the amazing services of The Beer Hut." [Text on the back of the postcard.]

"Sam Costas emigrated from his home in Greece to the U.S. when he was 15 years old. He learned English while working at a book bindery in Milwaukee, and fell in love with Fond du Lac after a visit to the community.

"Costas and his wife Ferne opened the Beer Hut in 1933, selling a cold glass of beer for a nickel. The business, at 52 W. Scott St., operated from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. and sold 33 kinds of foreign beers, before import beers were even a thing."
[Source: www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/2017/06/03/beer-hut-cruisi...]

The Beer Hut closed its doors in 1973 and was torn down in the mid-80s to make way for a shopping plaza.

Taken on: September 27, 2018

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