The story
The 52-year beating heart of Lincoln Square where lederhosen-clad musicians played oompah and steins held a head of lager. The plaza across the street is officially named Kempf Plaza after the brothers who fled postwar Germany.
Everything that was here
- 1965–2017
Chicago BrauhausGerman
The 52-year beating heart of Lincoln Square where lederhosen-clad musicians played oompah and steins held a head of lager. The plaza across the street is officially named Kempf Plaza after the brothers who fled postwar…
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Chicago Brauhaus at DANK Haus
Chicago, IL
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Milwaukee, WI
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Mirabell Restaurant
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John Ernst Cafe
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