Oconomowoc Historical Quarterly Meeting

Saturday, July 26, 2008

At the Museum

Coffee Hour: 9:30 a.m.              Meeting: 10:00 a.m.

Program to follow meeting

Pabst Mansion historian, John Eastberg, will present his findings on the architectural work of the firm of Ferry & Clas in the Oconomowoc area during the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Among their local commissions were the Anna Peck Residence, Oconomowoc City Hall, Summer Home of Louis Petit and the Residence of Captain Scudder. Ferry & Clas also produced some of Wisconsin's finest residences and business structures including the Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Milwaukee Public Library and the Wisconsin State Historical Society Building. Mr. Eastberg's presentation will be illustrated with period photos and original architectural renderings.

Due to Mr. Eastberg's further interest in all things Pabst, the architecture of Pabst Farms will also be discussed, including rare photographs.


John Eastberg was born and raised in Redlands. California and attended school in Milwaukee at Cardinal Stritch University and received his BA in American History. Later he attended Marquette University where he received a MA in 19th Century American History, specializing in the Gilded Age. Eastberg has served as the Pabst Mansion's historian for the last fifteen years and is a frequent lecturer on Milwaukee architectural topics.