Title

Northwestern Distilleries Sign, Shakopee, 1936-1940

Creation Date

1936 – 1940

Description

Round aluminum sign for Northwestern Distilleries, Inc. in Shakopee. The sign is silver with a gold, orange, and black painted decal on the facing side. It shows a waterfall and reads "Minnesota Lime Stone Springs/Bourbon/Whiskey/Northwestern Distilleries, Inc. Shakopee, Minnesota." The edge of the sign is slightly curved back. Two holes are punched into the top of the sign and a red fabric hanger is looped through the holes. Printed in black on the backside are maker's information and a notice to the dealer stating that the sign would never rust, tarnish, or discolor if it were cleaned regularly.

Geographic Notes

Kewaunee/Wisconsin