{"id":5275,"date":"2024-07-03T17:53:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/?page_id=5275"},"modified":"2024-07-03T18:12:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:12:46","slug":"brenners-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/features\/brenners-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"Brenner&#8217;s Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-fred-and-allyn-brenner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"807\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-fred-and-allyn-brenner-1024x807.jpg\" alt=\"Photos: Fred W. Brenner, Owner, Brenner's Jewelry\nAllyn Brenner, Manager, Brenner's Jewelry\" class=\"wp-image-5277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-fred-and-allyn-brenner-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-fred-and-allyn-brenner-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-fred-and-allyn-brenner-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-fred-and-allyn-brenner-1536x1211.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-fred-and-allyn-brenner-2048x1614.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Racine Journal Times, March 5, 1972<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-two-paragraph-brenners-history.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-two-paragraph-brenners-history-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"Brenner's Jewelry, owned by Fred W. Brenner, has been in business in the same block since 1933. &quot;Our first location was at 510 Monument Square. In January of 1948 we moved to our present location, 530 Monument Square. We carry a complete line of fine jewelry, consisting of nationally known and name brand merchandise, such as Accutron, Bulova, Caravelle and Times watches. In silverware, we carry 1847 Rodgers, Community plate and International sterling. It is our endeavor to serve you as conscientiously in the future as we have done in the past.&quot;\nAllen Brenner joined his father at Brenner's Jewelry, over six years ago. He is a licensed watchmaker, jeweler and Gemologist. As Allyn says, &quot;If you don't know your jewelry, you had better know your jeweler. When you visit Brenner's we will explain the all-important diamond terms, such as clarity, cut color and brilliance. Let us show you the difference in quality and explain to you, how this affects the cost. When it comes to diamonds, we can show you how to purchase wisely. Fine jewelry and expert service, is always available at Brenner's.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-5280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-two-paragraph-brenners-history-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-two-paragraph-brenners-history-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-two-paragraph-brenners-history-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-two-paragraph-brenners-history-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1972_03_05_75-two-paragraph-brenners-history-2048x1383.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Racine Journal Times, March 5, 1972<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1998_11_19_16-highlighted-business-of-the-week.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"736\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1998_11_19_16-highlighted-business-of-the-week-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"Highlighted Downtown Business of the Week\nAl Brenner, the current owner of Brenner's jewelry, at 510 Main Street, has been running the family business for 65 years. Al's dad, Fred Brenner began Brenner's Jewelry, which in those days was located next to Zahn's. In 1945 they moved to their current Monument Square location. Al Brenner is one of the only two watch makers in town, specializing in watch repair, personal service and great gift ideas!\" class=\"wp-image-5286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1998_11_19_16-highlighted-business-of-the-week-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1998_11_19_16-highlighted-business-of-the-week-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1998_11_19_16-highlighted-business-of-the-week-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1998_11_19_16-highlighted-business-of-the-week-1536x1103.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1998_11_19_16-highlighted-business-of-the-week-2048x1471.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>From the Racine Journal Times, November 19, 1998<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Brenner's Jewelry Enlarged this Year\nBrenner's Jewelry, 510 Monument Square, owned and operated by Fred Brenner, was remodeled and enlarged during September this year. The counter space was nearly doubled, new wall show cases were added, and the store was redecorated.\" class=\"wp-image-5290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-1325x2048.jpg 1325w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1937_12_31_45-enlarged-this-year-scaled.jpg 1657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Racine Journal Times, 12\/31\/1937<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"534\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1932_05_18_8-fred-brenner-with-lloyds-1024x534.jpg\" alt=\"Fred Brenner\nWith Lloyd's\nFormerly of Sallan's.\" class=\"wp-image-5294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1932_05_18_8-fred-brenner-with-lloyds-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1932_05_18_8-fred-brenner-with-lloyds-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1932_05_18_8-fred-brenner-with-lloyds-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1932_05_18_8-fred-brenner-with-lloyds-1536x801.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/The_Journal_Times_1932_05_18_8-fred-brenner-with-lloyds-2048x1068.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Racine Journal News, 5\/18\/1932<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":33,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5275","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5275"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5296,"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5275\/revisions\/5296"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vindustries.com\/racinehistory\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}