Catherina Lipsius
Catherina Lipsius (* unknown; † April 28, 1918 in Sterling ) was a German entrepreneur and director of the Claus Lipsius Brewery in the USA .
biography
In 1853, Catherina Claus (name of first husband, maiden name unknown) emigrated to the USA with her husband Henry Claus . In 1865 he founded the Henry Claus Brewery at 471 Bushwick Avenue in Bushwick , which grew steadily over the coming decades. They lived together at 487 Bushwick Avenue, not far from the brewery. After his death in 1872, Catherina took over the management of the brewery - making her one of the first female CEOs in the New York area .
Four years later, she married Rudolph Lipsius, who joined the company. The brewery was renamed Claus Lipsius Brewery . Six years later, in 1882, her second husband also died - Catherina Lipsius took over sole management of the company again, but was later supported by her son Henry Claus Jr. Together they asserted themselves as local market participants until 1902, but then had to give in to the increased competitive pressure: The Claus Lipsius Brewery was sold to local rivals S. Liebmann's Sons Brewing Company .
Shortly after the takeover, Lipsius sold her house to the future wife of the explorer Frederick Cook and moved with her son Henry Jr. to Prospect Lefferts Gardens , a district of Brooklyn. She died in Sterling in 1918 .
family
Catherina Lipsius married twice:
- ∞ Henry Claus (* unknown; † 1872)
- Henry Claus Jr.
- ∞ Rudolph Lipsius (* unknown; † 1882)
Catherina Lipsius House
In the years 1889–1890, Catherina Lipsius had a mansion built on 670 Bushwick Avenue for $ 25,000 . The architect in charge was Theobald Engelhardt, renowned in Brooklyn . In 1902 the family sold the house to the explorer and doctor Frederick Cook .
On June 18, 2013 the Catherina Lipsius House was placed under a preservation order. The responsible commission of the City of New York justified its choice with the elements characteristic of the Americanized round arch style as well as the residential tower that is striking in the cityscape. The Catherina Lipsius House is a successful combination of medieval and classic, which should be preserved.
swell
- NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission: Catherina Lipsius House , accessed August 18, 2014.
- The True Story of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the North Pole and Brooklyn Beer , accessed August 19, 2014.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lipsius, Catherina |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lipsius, Catherine |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German entrepreneur and director of the Claus Lipsius Brewery in the USA |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 28, 1918 |
| Place of death | sterling |