T. A. Chapman Co. Car Coaster
2.6'' × 2.6" / 1pc
$10.99
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$10.99
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Keep a little Milwaukee history close on the road with this T. A. Chapman Co. car coaster. Timothy Appleton Chapman founded the company in 1857, and Chapman's opened its Wisconsin Avenue flagship in downtown Milwaukee in 1872. After the original location was destroyed by fire in 1884, it was rebuilt, beginning another chapter in a lasting local story. A small, thoughtful keepsake for Wisconsin drivers, department store history enthusiasts, and collectors drawn to the changing face of regional retail.
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. Car Coaster
$10.99
Sale price
$10.99
Regular price
Keep a little Milwaukee history close on the road with this T. A. Chapman Co. car coaster. Timothy Appleton Chapman founded the company in 1857, and Chapman's opened its Wisconsin Avenue flagship in downtown Milwaukee in 1872. After the original location was destroyed by fire in 1884, it was rebuilt, beginning another chapter in a lasting local story. A small, thoughtful keepsake for Wisconsin drivers, department store history enthusiasts, and collectors drawn to the changing face of regional retail.
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.
| 2.6'' × 2.6" | |
| Width, in | 2.60 |
| Height, in | 2.60 |
| Thickness, in | 0.30 |
Product features
- Made from 100% soapstone — naturally absorbent
- Available in 1, 2, or 4-piece sets with the same print on each
- One-sided full-color print with a matte finish
- 2.6″ × 2.6″ size fits most vehicle drink holders; notch for easy removal
- Removable “Made in China” sticker on the bottom
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth