T. A. Chapman Co. Can Cooler
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Add a note of Wisconsin retail nostalgia to your next gathering with this T. A. Chapman Co. can cooler. Chapman's began in Milwaukee in 1857, and its Wisconsin Avenue flagship opened in 1872. Rebuilt after an 1884 fire, the store stood at the heart of a company whose later chapters reached Madison and Appleton. This piece recalls the people, places, and changing storefronts behind a well-known department store story, making it a fun keepsake for Wisconsin history fans and longtime Chapman's collectors.
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. Can Cooler
$9.99
Sale price
$9.99
Regular price
Add a note of Wisconsin retail nostalgia to your next gathering with this T. A. Chapman Co. can cooler. Chapman's began in Milwaukee in 1857, and its Wisconsin Avenue flagship opened in 1872. Rebuilt after an 1884 fire, the store stood at the heart of a company whose later chapters reached Madison and Appleton. This piece recalls the people, places, and changing storefronts behind a well-known department store story, making it a fun keepsake for Wisconsin history fans and longtime Chapman's collectors.
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.
| Regular Can | Slim Can | |
| Height, in | 4.30 | 6.00 |
| Diameter, in | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Product features
- Durable 100% polyester exterior with edge-to-edge vibrant print
- Soft 100% foam liner for firm grip and insulation
- Lightweight and slim — fits regular and slim cans
- Outside white polyester with black foam interior for contrast
- Available sizes: Regular (3.5" x 4.3") and Slim (3.5" x 6'")
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth