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

(Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 1944 N. Oakley Ave.

Kley & Lang, architects; 1898

— Chicago Landmark —

(Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 1944 N. Oakley Ave. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 23, 2025

1. (Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 1944 N. Oakley Ave. Marker

Inscription. From the 1890s up to Prohibition, brewing companies built and operated their own taverns, or "tied-houses," throughout Chicago's neighborhoods. This building is designed in the German Renaissance Revival-style of architecture which was used in the late-nineteenth century for buildings with a strong German ethnic association, including Schlitz's tied-houses in Chicago. The Armitage Ave. façade features the Schlitz Brewery's "belted globe" insignia rendered in terra cotta.

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 1898.

Location. 41° 55.055′ N, 87° 41.109′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bucktown. It is at the intersection of West Armitage Avenue and North Oakley Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Armitage Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal

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address: 1944 North Oakley Avenue, Chicago IL 60647, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s North Side. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Model 1912 4.7 Inch Howitzer (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wicker Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Wicker Park (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860–1941) (approx. 0.8 miles away); Logan Square Boulevards (approx. 0.8 miles away); Charles Gustavus Wicker (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fountain Court Enhancement (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Logan Square Boulevards (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. About 10 Schlitz Tied-Houses across the city

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 23, 2025

2. Floyd's Pub

have been designated as Chicago Landmarks. This was one of six such buildings awarded landmark status on July 6, 2011.

Regarding (Former) Schlitz Brewery-Tied House at 1944 N. Oakley Ave.. The building is currently home to Floyd's Pub.

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 (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 ex 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 continued to sell Schlitz brand beer until the summer of 2026, when it indefinitely halted production.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Schlitz Tied House at 3456 S. Western Ave.

Also see . . .
1. Forgotten Chicago: Tied Houses.

Excerpt: "The Schlitz
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 23, 2025

3. Schlitz globe on the building's façade
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 September 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

2. Floyd’s Pub official site. (Submitted on October 3, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.