![]() Elmer bought out Herbert’s’ share a few years later. In 1959 Oscar’s failing health forced the sale of the business to Elmer and Herbert. The business was forced to move to Sheboygan. In 1935, unsafe harbor improvements made the wooden EWIG I, and steel EWIG II, vulnerable to wave surges at their dock in Port Washington. As one generation replaced the other, so did the fish boats the family used. The Ewig business now belonged to 3 cousins and continued to flourish. Herbert and Elmer replaced their father Gus and eventually bought their mother’s shares of the business. ![]() Oscar later bought out his mother’s shares of the business. Emil’s son Oscar, a licensed captain, took over at the helm. Emil and Gus fished her out of Port until Emil died in 1924. ![]() The Ewigs bought the steam tug HERBERT and changed the name to the H.EWIG. In Port Washington, Herman and August’s fishing business was proving quite lucrative. They lived and fished in the community until 1894 when they moved their business to Port Washington. Herman joined his brother August Ewig in the fishing business probably around 1882. Most of the inhabitants of Jones Island were people of the sea, immigrants from the Baltic area. They immediately headed for Jones Island in Milwaukee. ![]() Herman Ewig was forced to pack up the family and immigrate to the United States. This local buisness has an amazing history that has made it what it is today. Today on Worth the Drive we are looking at Ewig Brothers Fish Company, a Port Washington gem! They have proudly been serving Port Washington since 1894! With a wide variety of smoked fish and seasonings, they have earned an amazing reputation for their delicious products. ![]()
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