Fort Calhoun in Washington County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Metz Bros. Brewing Co.

1904

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2025

1. Metz Bros. Brewing Co. Marker

Inscription. Built by Omaha's Metz Bros. Brewing in 1904, this building served as a saloon in the early part of the 20th century. Over the years, many business have occupied the space, including a drug store, meat market, cabinet builder, the American Legion, an art gallery, and a motorcycle shop. In the 1950s. it was the Kay (rhymes with "hi") Apple House, and some locals still refer to the building as the "Apple House." Many area residents grew up working here, and some claim they met their spouse while packing apples. Current owners have beautifully restored the building to preserve the history of Metz Beer.

Erected 2024 by Washington County Museum, Humanities Nebraska.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 41° 27.368′ N, 96° 1.575′ W. Marker is in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, in Washington County. It is on North 14th Street (U.S. 75) near Monroe Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 North 14th Street, Fort Calhoun NE 68023, United States

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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska and in Greater Omaha.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the prairies.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Atkinson (a few steps from this marker); Washington County Bank of Fort Calhoun (within shouting distance of this marker); Long Creek School - 1877 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Calhoun Schools at Washington Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Death of Marshal Suverkrubbe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lewis and Clark Campsite (approx. half a mile away); A Grinding Operation (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Fort Storehouse (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Calhoun.

Metz Bros. Brewing Co.Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2025

2. Metz Bros. Brewing Co.Building and Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2025, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2025, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.