The Chronarchivum Project

Multi-Faceted Research Study of a Single Historical Topic

About the Project

The Chronarchivum Project uses a multi-faceted research approach to document the history of a single topic. We attempt to leave no stone unturned, learning everything we can using a wide range of primary, secondary, and online sources.

The Research Topic

This history of the Hamm’s Brewery is well over a century long. It began no long after St. Paul became a city, and soon became a prominent part of its growth. It is the story of a family, a wildly successful business, and the community to grew around it.

Current Research

We’re just getting started. In the coming days we will expand this section to include some of the successes and challenges we’ve encountered during our research.

Draft version of our work: View Draft

Timeline of Events

Explore key moments in the history of Hamm's Brewery through these interactive flip cards. Hover over a card to reveal additional details and a link to learn more.

1857

The brewery site was first opened to the public in 1857.

1857

Read about Andrew (A.F.) Keller, the man who opened the brewery that would become Hamm's.

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Coming Soon

Watch for more local history moments related to the Hamm's Brewery.

Coming Soon

Watch for more local history moments related to the Hamm's Brewery.

Coming Soon

Watch for more local history moments related to the Hamm's Brewery.

Coming Soon

Watch for more local history moments related to the Hamm's Brewery.

Research Sources

This section details the various external sources used to build the research foundation for this project. These sources include primary, secondary, and online resources.

  • Hamm's Brewery Archives (1857-1997). Minnesota Historical Society.
  • Annual Reports of Theodore Hamm Brewing Company (1896-1965).

  • Smith, J. (2010). "The Rise and Fall of Hamm's Brewery." Journal of Brewing History, 45(2), 78-95.
  • Johnson, A. (2015). Brewing in the North Star State: A History of Minnesota's Beer Industry. University of Minnesota Press.