Bowman Dairy Company, est. 1874

Bowman Dairy history

Museum Artifact: Bowman Cottage Cheese container, c. 1950s

Made By: Bowman Dairy Company, 140 W. Ontario Street, Chicago, IL [River North] + Numerous plant locations

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4 thoughts on “Bowman Dairy Company, est. 1874

  1. Looking for the cheese cake recipe using Bowman’s cottage cheese,1 bottle of Bowman’s cream, and other ingredients. My mother’s blue recipe card is torn in half. Therefore, I’m unable to make this delicious cake from my childhood as I do not have and could not find the other half.
    If there is anyone that can provide me with the complete recipe, I would be ever so grateful.
    My mother passed away in November at the age of 102.
    Thank you for your help.

  2. I have a Bowman gallon glass bottle that I would like to donate to your museum. It has red Bowman graphics and a wire handle (later gallon bottles had plastic handles.). Depending on your location I could deliver it. Otherwise I could package and ship it. Let me know if you are interested.

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