McKinley Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

(Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 3456 S. Western Ave.

Kley & Lang, architects; 1899

— Chicago Landmark —

(Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 3456 S. Western Ave. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 10, 2024

1. (Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 3456 S. Western Ave. Marker

Inscription. From the 1890s up to Prohibition, brewing companies built and operated their own taverns, or "tied-houses," scattered through Chicago's neighborhoods. This Queen Anne-style tied house was designed for the Milwaukee-based Joseph Schlitz Brewery. It features the Schlitz Brewery's "belted globe" insignia rendered in terra cotta, along with a prominent corner turret clad in pressed metal and topped by a conical "witch's hat" roof.

Designated on July 6, 2011
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor

Erected by Commission on Chicago Landmarks; City of Chicago.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Illinois, Chicago Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 41° 49.822′ N, 87° 41.122′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in McKinley Park. It is on 35th Street near Western Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the south-facing wall of the building, which today houses a store called One Stop Market. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3456 South Western Avenue, Chicago IL 60608, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War II Memorial (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Marquette and Jolliet Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); McKinley Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Boulevard System (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Hero War Dead (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named World War II Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. About 10 Schlitz Tied-Houses across the city have been designated as Chicago Landmarks. This was one of six such buildings awarded landmark status on July 6, 2011; based on Google Street View, its marker was added in either 2018 or 2019. Despite its relative youth, it has some scuffing and erosion on its edges.

Regarding (Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 3456 S. Western Ave.. Breweries used tied houses to sell their product directly to drinkers, a practice that ended with Prohibition. Tied houses generally did not return after Prohibition was repealed, as most states

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 10, 2024

2. (Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 3456 S. Western Ave. Marker

The marker is on the building's side wall. Western Avenue is in the distance in this east-facing photo.

(including Illinois) adopted a tiered system that limited manufacturers' ability to sell alcohol directly to consumers.

Schlitz, known as "the beer that made Milwaukee famous," was founded in 1849 and by the early 1900s was one of the top-selling beers in the United States. Schlitz was acquired in 1982 by Stroh's, which was bought by Pabst in 1999. While the Schlitz company is defunct, Pabst continues to sell Schlitz brand beer.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Schlitz Tied House at 1944 N. Oakley Ave.

Also see . . . Forgotten Chicago: Tied Houses.

Excerpt: "The Schlitz brewing company of Milwaukee was the most prolific builder of tied houses in Chicago.... Schlitz tied houses are generally executed in a revival style such as Queen Anne or Baroque with varying levels of accuracy and detail. One common factor in most Schlitz tied houses are the distinctive globes encircled by a belt, as if Schlitz had a stranglehold on the world. Another common feature is the alternating red and cream face brick which can be found in different patterns."

(Submitted on October 11, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Schlitz globe on the building's façade image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 10, 2024

3. Schlitz globe on the building's façade

The defining feature of Schlitz Tied Houses is the globe (with the company's name serving as a belt) embedded into the wall.

One Stop Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 10, 2024

4. One Stop Market

The old tied house is today used as a convenience store. The historical marker is just off camera on the left; the globe can be seen on the wall to the left of the turret.

World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, December 18, 2024

5. World War II Memorial

The Tied House is across the street from a small World War II memorial, dedicated to three local men who fought in the conflict.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 5. submitted on December 18, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.