Henry Weber Collection, 1902-1927

Biography/History

Henry Weber (1853-1927) was a prominent Milwaukee businessman who was also active in Democratic politics. Weber ran a restaurant located on East Water Street called Weber & Stuber. It was known as a rendezvous for politicians and other notable Milwaukeeans. Additionally, Weber served multiple terms as President of the Board of Park Commissioners and was part of the delegation sent to Washington to lobby for Milwaukee as the location for the 1896 Democratic National Convention.