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CHEESE FACTORY LIST

Barber Cheese Factory

Brigham Township, Iowa County
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3010 CTH F, Barneveld, WI 53507


Picture
1873- acting as post office
Off site resource
Road View and Map
Operated: 1886 - 1969
Cheesemakers: Rudolf Schaller; Adolf Shaller; Rudy Schaller; John and Ida (Schaller) Durschi - 1920's; Walt Witmer; Ben Zimmerman; John Richard; Bert Beecher; Bill Roberts
Cheese Types: Swiss, brick, cheddar, Limburger
Patrons: Ole Arneson; Allen Arneson; A.E. Arneson; Mrs. Mary Olson; Knudt Severson; S.O. Severson; Anton O. Ruste; H. Helickson; Knudt Olson; F. Luder, mgr.; C.O. Ruste; Oliver Espeseth; John Fjelstad and several others from Brigham
Notes: Iowa Co. Blue Mounds PO. They made square Swiss cheese "wheels". When we (Joel and Merel Black- late 1960's) wanted cream to make ice cream, he would separate the milk in old wringer washing machine. He often won first prize for his Swiss cheese.  Served as the Barber Post Office (see map).

Biennial report of the Dairy and Food Commissioner of WI: C.O. Reeste (Ruste) as owner of a "cheese factory"  in 1901- possibly this one.
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