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Views in Wyoming Territory, 1870. Shoshone Indians. W.H. Jackson, Photographer
Eastside view of East Temple Street. Salt Lake. Photographer Unknown
Alta City, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. Photographer Unknown
Dead Man's Falls, Cottonwood Canon, Utah. Photographer Unknown
This image shows Gustav Becker and several of his friends relaxing around a camp ground with several porters attending the group.
This photograph depicts various members of the Becker Family enjoying a picnic together.
This magazine cover displays Gustav Becker after his election to the presidency of the United States Brewers' Association.
This photograph was taken looking down Lincoln Avenue in Ogden, Utah. This file comes from Gustav L. Becker's large scrapbook. The scrap book has many photographs, news clippings and letters.
No. 6. M.H.S. Hotel, 446 feet long. Photographed by Yellowstone National Park
No. 7. M.H.S. Hotel, loading up the Stage. Photographed by Yellowstone National Park
This letter discusses the prohibition bill passed in Utah and a similar measure that was considered in California. The letter also contains a paragraph about placing an order of hops for the short time in which the Becker's could continue to produce…
This is a blueprint for a mechanical compression system designed to be used in a brewery. This machine was manufactured by Willard J. Woodcock Refrigerating Machinery in New York City, New York. In an effort to be as modern as possible, the Becker…
No. 79. Expedition of 1873. Issuing Rations to the Navajoes, Fort Defiance, N.M. T.H. O'Sullivan, Photographed by Geo. M. Wheeler. Expedition of 1873
No. 28. Expedition of 1873. Navajo boys and Squaw, in front of the quarters at old Fort Defiance, N.M., now unoccupied by troops. The agency for the Navajos is located here. T.H. O'Sullivan, Photographed by Geo. M. Wheeler. Expedition of 1873
No. 455. Stereoscopic Views on Line of Union Pacific R.R. Hanging Rock, near Echo, U.P.R.R. Charles Weitfle, Photographer
No. 414. Stereoscopic Views on Line of Union Pacific R.R. 'The Devil's Gate,' Weber Canon. Charles Weitfle, Photographer
The Devil's Slide, Weber Canon, Utah. Watkins' New Series, Central and Union Pacific R.R's. Photographed by Carleton Watkins
Sentinel Rock, Echo Canyon, Utah. 2767. U.P.R.R. Watkins' Union Pacific R.R. 22 & 26 Montgomery St., opposite Lick House entrance, San Francisco. Photographed by Carleton Watkins
No. 4709. Pulpit Rock, Echo City, U.P.R.R., Utah. Watkins' New Series of Pacific Coast Views, 427 Montgomery Street, S.F. Photographed by Carleton Watkins
No. 6. Panorama of Portland and the Willamette River, Oregon. Watkins' Pacific Coast, 22 and 26 Montgomery Street, opposite Lick House entrance, San Francisco. Photographed by Carleton Watkins
No. 2757. 1000 Mile Tree, Weber Canyon, Utah. Photographed by Carleton Watkins
This image shows an unknown employee with an oil can inside the ice manufacturing room at the Becker Brewing and Malting Company plant. In addition to beer, the Beckers also manufactured malt and ice. Income from selling ice helped to supplement the…
This photograph shows Albert E. Becker, the vice president of the Becker Products Company, inspecting the beer from the brew kettle. The Becker's took quality very seriously and paid meticulous attention to ever detail of the brewing process.
This photograph shows two Becker Products Company employees packaging bottles of Becker's American Pilsener Beer. Both employees are unknown.
This photograph shows an unknown chemist working at the Becker Brewing and Malting Factory.
This photograph shows Albert E. Becker shaking hands with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Both Gehrig and Ruth played baseball for the New York Yankees during the 1920s and 30s. It is unknown why Albert Becker met with these two baseball legends.
This is the obituary of John S. Becker, father of Gustav and Albert Becker. John Becker passed away on April 22, 1918 from natural causes. John Becker was born in Baden, Germany in 1829. He left Germany when he was 16 years old, citing a dislike of…
This article outlines the reasons behind the liquidation of the Becker Manufacturing Company. The Becker Manufacturing Company of Ogden was formed after the Becker Brewing and Malting Company of Ogden was dissolved in 1917. Upon the dissolution of…
This photograph shows Gustav Becker and his two daughters on horseback. Katherine Becker is on the right, Gustav in the center and Helen Becker on the right.
This photograph is of Helen Becker, Gustav and Thekla's youngest child. Helen Becker was born September 19, 1908.
This photograph shows Gustav and Thekla Becker picnicking underneath a tree. Gustav, Thekla and the entire Becker family were avid recreationists, and enjoyed many family outings and picnics.
This is a photograph of Gustav Becker and his wife, Thekla, at their home in Ogden, Utah. They are posed with their two dogs, a horse and buggy, and with an unknown individual. The Becker's moved to a larger home several years later.
The two photographs and the article on this page are about a pioneer day parade in Ogden, Utah. Gustav Becker dressed up as Wild Bill Cody and performed feats of marksmanship for the on looking crowd. The article on the right describes a series of…
This is a photograph of teenaged Katherine Becker sitting in front of several palm trees.
This photograph shows Helen Becker, Gustav and Thekla Becker's youngest child, playing with several puppies.
This is a photograph of Thekla Becker, and several other individuals. Thekla is the woman on the horse in the left side of the photograph. The members of the Becker family were all avid outdoor enthusiasts. Each summer they would retreat to their…
This photograph shows the front of the original Becker Brewing and Malting Company brew plant. The original brew plant was constructed mostly of wood and stone. This picture also illustrates the rudimentary conditions of the early brewery. The…
This image shows the original Becker brew plant which was built along the Ogden River in 1890. The plant was originally called the Schellhas Brewing Company, but became known as the Becker Brewing and Malting Company when Gustav Becker purchased…
This photograph features an unknown employee of the Becker Products Company inspecting beer for any foreign contaminates. This photograph was taken inside the Becker Products Company brew plant in Ogden. The employee on the right is also unknown.
This photograph shows two Becker employees inside the Becker Products Company factory canning beer. After prohibition canned beverages became all the rage for American consumers. In order to meet this new demand the Becker's invested in new canning…
This is a photograph of the renovations of the Becker Brewing and Malting Factory. The original factory was made of wood and local stone. However, in the early 1900s the Becker's invested in building a new factory made of brick. This image shows the…
This is a photograph of Gustav Becker taking aim and sighting down his rifle. Mr. Becker was widely praised for his ability as a marksman. Here he is wearing his shooting vest adorned with various awards and medals. This photograph was taken in the…
This is a photograph of Gustav Becker taking aim at an olive on a toothpick. The toothpick is held in the mouth of an unknown man. Gustav Becker was recognized nationally for his skill as a marksman. He won a lot of local fame by performing various…
This image shows Gustav Becker firing his rifle at the custom made gun chimes. John M. Browning invented the chimes for Gustav in the 1920s. This device was used to make music by rapidly firing bullets at the different white boxes. Mr. Becker used…
This image features Gustav Becker shooting a clay pigeon in the air above an unknown man's head. Gustav Becker was known for being an excellent marksman and often performed many stunt shots. These included shooting traps from a moving vehicle and a…
This photograph is of Gustav Becker and his trap shooting vest. The vest is adorned by the various patches and medals earned by Gustav over the course of his life. Gustav's ability as a trap shooter earned him wide recognition. He won many local and…