Prost, Harvard Square veterans! From 1917 to its final call on July 31, 1996, The Wursthaus stood as a Cambridge institution at 4 JFK Street — a dark-wood, 500-seat German beer hall and restaurant that was the go-to for hearty sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel, bratwurst with sauerkraut, Black Forest steak, imported brews from around the world, and that unbeatable gemütlichkeit vibe. Under Frank N. Cardullo (the "unofficial Mayor of Cambridge" who owned it from 1942 onward), it launched "Wursthaus To Your House" delivery in the '40s, hosted epic Oktoberfest celebrations with polka bands and beer tents starting in 1978, and fed generations of Harvard students, locals, and visitors (including the likes of Derek Bok, The Aga Khan, and Robert Reich) until rising rents and changing times closed its doors. This lightweight tank brings the classic branding back in full Bavarian glory: the cheerful lederhosen-clad host waving you in with a stein and pretzel, the stacked signpost listing "Wurstthaus," "Gutes Essen," "Restaurant," "Getränke," "Liqueurs," the blue lion crest nodding to Bavarian roots, and that cozy "THE CRAFTSFIELD HOUSE" tagline. Breathable fabric perfect for summer bar crawls, beach days, or repping pre-gentrification Harvard Square when the heat hits. Soft enough for all-day wear, bold enough to spark instant "Remember the Wursthaus?!" stories from anyone who sat at those long tables. Wear it and raise a glass — because some spots don't just close; they keep the prosts flowing in retro style forever.
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for solid colors (lightweight 4.2 oz fabric)
- Retail fit with side seams for lasting shape
- Self-fabric binding at neck and armholes
- Tear-away label and runs true to size
- Made in Nicaragua; meets flammability requirements
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
Prost, Harvard Square veterans! From 1917 to its final call on July 31, 1996, The Wursthaus stood as a Cambridge institution at 4 JFK Street — a dark-wood, 500-seat German beer hall and restaurant that was the go-to for hearty sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel, bratwurst with sauerkraut, Black Forest steak, imported brews from around the world, and that unbeatable gemütlichkeit vibe. Under Frank N. Cardullo (the "unofficial Mayor of Cambridge" who owned it from 1942 onward), it launched "Wursthaus To Your House" delivery in the '40s, hosted epic Oktoberfest celebrations with polka bands and beer tents starting in 1978, and fed generations of Harvard students, locals, and visitors (including the likes of Derek Bok, The Aga Khan, and Robert Reich) until rising rents and changing times closed its doors. This lightweight tank brings the classic branding back in full Bavarian glory: the cheerful lederhosen-clad host waving you in with a stein and pretzel, the stacked signpost listing "Wurstthaus," "Gutes Essen," "Restaurant," "Getränke," "Liqueurs," the blue lion crest nodding to Bavarian roots, and that cozy "THE CRAFTSFIELD HOUSE" tagline. Breathable fabric perfect for summer bar crawls, beach days, or repping pre-gentrification Harvard Square when the heat hits. Soft enough for all-day wear, bold enough to spark instant "Remember the Wursthaus?!" stories from anyone who sat at those long tables. Wear it and raise a glass — because some spots don't just close; they keep the prosts flowing in retro style forever.
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for solid colors (lightweight 4.2 oz fabric)
- Retail fit with side seams for lasting shape
- Self-fabric binding at neck and armholes
- Tear-away label and runs true to size
- Made in Nicaragua; meets flammability requirements
Care instructions
- Machine wash: warm (max 40C or 105F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: medium
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
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