A Safe Haven for Immigrant Workers

The American Club®, true to its name, ignited a love of country that has echoed for generations. Founded by Walter J. Kohler,
Sr. with the belief that workers deserved more than just wages, The American Club created a safe haven for immigrant workers to nourish their bodies with wholesome food and nurture their minds and souls through education, nature, leisure, and camaraderie.

The American Club, poem by Evangeline Kohler, June 23, 1918.
The American Club, poem by Evangeline Kohler, June 23, 1918.
Annual Americanization Day (Citizenship Drive), undated.
Annual Americanization Day (Citizenship Drive), undated.
Kohler Co. Associates, 1915.
Kohler Co. Associates, 1915.
The American Club construction, 1917.
The American Club construction, 1917.
The American Club entrance, 1918.
The American Club entrance, 1918.
Article on the dedication of The American Club, Kohler of Kohler News, July 1918.
Article on the dedication of The American Club, Kohler of Kohler News, July 1918.
Walter J. Kohler, Sr., 1918.
Walter J. Kohler, Sr., 1918.
Floorplans of The American Club, First Floor, Second Floor, Kohler of Kohler News, July 1918.
Floorplans of The American Club, First Floor, Second Floor, Kohler of Kohler News, July 1918.
The American Club, Bowling Alley, 1918.
The American Club, Bowling Alley, 1918.
The American Club, Game Room, 1918.
The American Club, Game Room, 1918.
The American Club, Laundry Room, 1918.
The American Club, Laundry Room, 1918.
The American Club, Laundry Room, 1918.
The American Club, Laundry Room, 1918.
The American Club, Gardens, undated.
The American Club, Gardens, undated.
The Bar of the American Club Tap Room, Kohler of Kohler News, March 1924.
The Bar of the American Club Tap Room, Kohler of Kohler News, March 1924.
The American Club, Kitchen, 1918.
The American Club, Kitchen, 1918.
The American Club, Laundry Room, 1918.
The American Club, Laundry Room, 1918.
The American Club, Kitchen, 1920s.
The American Club, Kitchen, 1920s.
The American Club, exterior, 1942.
The American Club, exterior, 1942.
The Woman's Club, Dinner, The American Club, 1920s.
The Woman's Club, Dinner, The American Club, 1920s.
First Meeting of The Woman's Club, The American Club, 1920.
First Meeting of The Woman's Club, The American Club, 1920.
Letter from Richard Philipp to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. concerning lighting in the American Club, February 5, 1942. Final Page
Letter from Richard Philipp to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. concerning lighting in the American Club, February 5, 1942. Final Page
Letter from Richard Philipp to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. concerning lighting in the American Club, January 26, 1942. Page 1
Letter from Richard Philipp to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. concerning lighting in the American Club, January 26, 1942. Page 1
Letter from Richard Philipp to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. concerning lighting in the American Club, January 26, 1942. Page 2
Letter from Richard Philipp to Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. concerning lighting in the American Club, January 26, 1942. Page 2
Letter from Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. to Richard Philipp concerning lighting in the American Club, January 24, 1942. Final page
Letter from Herbert V. Kohler, Sr. to Richard Philipp concerning lighting in the American Club, January 24, 1942. Final page
Ebenezer Howard letter to Walter J. Kohler, Sr., May 25, 1926.
Ebenezer Howard letter to Walter J. Kohler, Sr., May 25, 1926.
The American Club, exterior, undated. Kohler Band performance on the lawn.
The American Club, exterior, undated. Kohler Band performance on the lawn.
Men relaxing on The American Club front lawn. undated.
Men relaxing on The American Club front lawn. undated.
Back of postcard showing The American Club Dedication speech, June 23, 1918, by O. A. Kroos, Walter J. Kohler, Sr., J. B. Murphy, Roy J. Miller, on the balcony.
Back of postcard showing The American Club Dedication speech, June 23, 1918, by O. A. Kroos, Walter J. Kohler, Sr., J. B. Murphy, Roy J. Miller, on the balcony.
Back of postcard, The American Club exterior, prior to 1924.
Back of postcard, The American Club exterior, prior to 1924.
Memo concerning The Village of Kohler improvements, undated.
Memo concerning The Village of Kohler improvements, undated.
Notes concerning town planning, undated.
Notes concerning town planning, undated.
Notes concerning town planning, undated.
Notes concerning town planning, undated.
Kohler of Kohler News, May 1920, cover.
Kohler of Kohler News, May 1920, cover.
Early American Club Guest Book, Ye Book of Guests, cover, 1918.
Early American Club Guest Book, Ye Book of Guests, cover, 1918.
Early The American Club Guest Book, Ye Book of Guests, 1918.
Early The American Club Guest Book, Ye Book of Guests, 1918.
Early The American Club Guest Book, Ye Book of Guests, 1918.
Early The American Club Guest Book, Ye Book of Guests, 1918.
Early American Club Guest Book, 1919, cover, Visitors Book.
Early American Club Guest Book, 1919, cover, Visitors Book.
Blueprint, South Addition to American Club, 1924, Brust and Philipp, Kohler Improvement Co., Elevations.
Blueprint, South Addition to American Club, 1924, Brust and Philipp, Kohler Improvement Co., Elevations.
Blue Bowling League Shirt with a double K logo, Rudolph, undated.
Blue Bowling League Shirt with a double K logo, Rudolph, undated.
Blue Bowling League Shirt with a double K logo, undated.
Blue Bowling League Shirt with a double K logo, undated.
The American Club bowling alley bowling pin, undated.
The American Club bowling alley bowling pin, undated.
The American Club bowling alley bowling pin, undated.
The American Club bowling alley bowling pin, undated.
The American Club bowling alley wooden bowling pin, undated.
The American Club bowling alley wooden bowling pin, undated.
The American Club bowling alley bowling ball with HVK monogram, undated.
The American Club bowling alley bowling ball with HVK monogram, undated.
Bowling Trophy for Kohler Leagues, 1916 - 1922.
Bowling Trophy for Kohler Leagues, 1916 - 1922.
The American Club foundation construction, North Wing, 1922.
The American Club foundation construction, North Wing, 1922.
The Kohler Co. and Village Band, performance on the lawn. 1923.
The Kohler Co. and Village Band, performance on the lawn. 1923.
The Kohler Co. and Village Band, 1926.
The Kohler Co. and Village Band, 1926.
The American Club groundbreaking, 1917.
The American Club groundbreaking, 1917.
The American Club exterior, circa 1920.
The American Club exterior, circa 1920.
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