Featured in this lot is this delivery crate for American Beer Schlitz Company circa early 1900's for the Butte Brewing Co. out of Butte, Montana. The crate features a wonderfully and professionally crafted wooden construction with iron hardware and is braced on top with two panels. The sides of the crate read as follows: Schlitz The Beer that made Milwaukee Famous - 2 Doz. Large - Butte Brewing Co. Butte, Montana. Schlitz beer, famously known as “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous,” began in 1849 when August Krug founded a small brewery in Milwaukee. After Krug’s death, bookkeeper Joseph Schlitz took over in 1858, expanded production, and lent his name to the company. Schlitz grew rapidly, especially after providing beer to Chicago following the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, which helped cement its national reputation. By the early 1900s, Schlitz had become one of the largest breweries in the world. Although the brand later struggled due to recipe changes and ownership shifts, Schlitz experienced a nostalgic revival in the 21st century with the return of its classic formula, keeping its legacy alive as an iconic American lager. The condition of this Schlitz beer crate is preserved for its age with a patina to the wood construction and shows some fading to the painted lettering adorning the beer crate. The overall measurements of this beer crate is 13 3/4" x 24" x 15 1/2". The collective weight of this beer crate is 17lb 12oz.