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Take Wisconsin department store history along for the day with this T. A. Chapman Co. travel mug. Founded in Milwaukee in 1857, Chapman's opened its downtown Wisconsin Avenue flagship in 1872 and rebuilt after fire destroyed the original location in 1884. The business later expanded through its 1978 acquisition of Manchester's Department Stores in Madison, linking its Milwaukee roots to a wider Wisconsin story. A distinctive pick for commuters, local history enthusiasts, and collectors of regional retail memories.
T. A. Chapman Co., commonly known as Chapman's, was a department store chain based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Timothy Appleton Chapman founded the company in 1857. In 1872, he opened its flagship store on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. Fire destroyed the original Wisconsin Avenue location in 1884, and the store was rebuilt. The company later expanded beyond Milwaukee: in 1978 it acquired Manchester's Department Stores in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chapman family retained ownership until 1983, and the chain eventually reached seven locations. By the time the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1987, it had six stores: three in Milwaukee, two in Madison, and one in Appleton. The company’s history links a family-owned retail business founded in the nineteenth century with downtown Milwaukee and later expansion into other Wisconsin cities. Its documented story includes a rebuilt flagship, an acquisition, a change in family ownership, and a bankruptcy filing.
T. A. Chapman Co. 40oz Insulated Travel Mug Stainless Tumbler
$49.99
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Take Wisconsin department store history along for the day with this T. A. Chapman Co. travel mug. Founded in Milwaukee in 1857, Chapman's opened its downtown Wisconsin Avenue flagship in 1872 and rebuilt after fire destroyed the original location in 1884. The business later expanded through its 1978 acquisition of Manchester's Department Stores in Madison, linking its Milwaukee roots to a wider Wisconsin story. A distinctive pick for commuters, local history enthusiasts, and collectors of regional retail memories.
T. A. Chapman Co., commonly known as Chapman's, was a department store chain based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Timothy Appleton Chapman founded the company in 1857. In 1872, he opened its flagship store on Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. Fire destroyed the original Wisconsin Avenue location in 1884, and the store was rebuilt. The company later expanded beyond Milwaukee: in 1978 it acquired Manchester's Department Stores in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chapman family retained ownership until 1983, and the chain eventually reached seven locations. By the time the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1987, it had six stores: three in Milwaukee, two in Madison, and one in Appleton. The company’s history links a family-owned retail business founded in the nineteenth century with downtown Milwaukee and later expansion into other Wisconsin cities. Its documented story includes a rebuilt flagship, an acquisition, a change in family ownership, and a bankruptcy filing.
| 40oz | |
| Height, in | 9.84 |
| Width with handle, in | 5.79 |
| Diameter, in | 4.02 |
Product features
- Leak-proof push-on lid with easy latch
- Double-wall stainless steel insulation for long temperature retention
- Large 40oz capacity with included straw and ergonomic handle
- Durable powder-coated finish with UV-DTF printed design
- BPA-free materials; hand wash recommended
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap