Central Core in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hamm's Bear
From the land of sky blue waters
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2014
1. Hamm's Bear Marker (front)
The Hamm’s Bear started in one of the twentieth century’s greatest advertising campaigns and has long been known as Minnesota’s most famous brand icon.
Following an idea first sketched on a restaurant napkin, in 1952 artists at the Campbell-Mithun Agency created his image for the Theo. Hamm Brewing Company of St. Paul. The Hamm’s Bear made his debut on television in 60-second commercials for the brewery.
Playful, accident-prone, with a bewildered but cheerful grin, the silent Hamm’s Bear frolicked in the Land of Sky Blue Waters amid a supporting cast of smaller woodland creatures. Their adventures were quickly shown, but the words and drumbeat of their song have remained unforgettable.
To Hamm’s Fans Young and Old
Erected 2005 by Hamm's Club K and Skylander Club Individuals.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 44° 56.816′ N, 93° 5.807′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Central Core. Marker is on 7th Place east of St. Peter Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is adjacent to the north side of the Hamm Building. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rice Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Central Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The James J. Hill Reference Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Saint Paul Public Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church of Saint Louis, King of France (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Latimer Central Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Legacy of Leadership (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.
Also see . . .
1. Hamm's Bear Commercials at YouTube. (Submitted on August 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Hamm's Brewery. (Submitted on August 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Hamm Brewing Company: A Brief Overview. (Submitted on August 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2014
2. Hamm's Bear Marker (back)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2014
3. Hamm's Bear Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2014
4. Hamm Building
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2014
5. Hamm Building
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2014
6. Hamm Building Name Plate
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 28, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
