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Founded in 1896 by Leopold Friederich Schmidt, it was bought by G. Heileman Brewing Company in 1983. Through a series of consolidations, it was acquired by Pabst Brewing Company in 1999; the Tumwater brewery was closed in 2003.
- 1896, 127 years ago in, Tumwater, Washington
- Pabst Brewing Company
Jan 27, 2021 · Now owned by Pabst, the company started in Tumwater in 1896 by Leopold Friederich Schmidt, a German immigrant. The affordable lager grew into a popular regional name during the 20th century.
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The company was originally founded in 1896 by Leopold Friederich Schmidt, a German immigrant, in Tumwater. Despite its iconic gold cans, straw-yellow pour and light taste, sales for the lager declined over time leading to the discontinuation of production.
Leopold Friederich Ludwig Schmidt was born in Dorn Assenheim, Nassau, Germany. His father, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Schmidt, was born 7 Oct 1808, Olpe District, Germany, died 11 Dec 1872 Weilburg, Germany. He was Superintendent Manager of the Krupp Iron Pits in the Weilburg District.
Jun 18, 2022 · Of the three people arrested that night, the one who had the highest profile in our community was Leopold “Rick” Schmidt, who was then the President and CEO of the Olympia Brewing Company. He was the nephew of Leopold Friederich Schmidt, the German immigrant who founded the company in 1896.
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Established in 1896 by German immigrant, Leopold F. Schmidt, the Olympia Brewing . Company brought prosperity to the small communities of Olympia and Tumwater as the largest private employer for eighty-seven years. Schmidt successfully operated a brewery in Butte,
The Olympia Brewing Company was a brewery in the northwest United States, located in Tumwater, Washington, near Olympia. Founded in 1896 by Leopold Friederich Schmidt, it was bought by G. Heileman Brewing Company in 1983. Through a series of consolidations, it was acquired by Pabst Brewing Company in 1999; the Tumwater brewery was closed in 2003.
