Reading, PA – September 9, 2023 – A remarkable piece of brewing history has resurfaced in Reading, Pennsylvania; Chad Campbell, a dedicated local breweriana collector and owner of the website www.brewaf.com recently uncovered a large metal building facade sign dating … Continued
The history of the beer can began in the early 20th century when breweries were looking for a way to package and sell their beer to a wider audience. Prior to this, beer was primarily sold in bottles or kegs, … Continued
Porcelain advertising signs have a long and fascinating history. The earliest known porcelain signs date back to the late 1800s, when they were used to advertise products such as soap, tobacco, breweries, and patent medicines. These early signs were often … Continued
The Rise of Prohibition began with the Women’s Temperance Movement, a social and political campaign in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that aimed to reduce alcohol consumption in the United States. The movement was driven largely by women, … Continued
In 1965, the Highway Beautification Act became a federal law in the United States. It is also known as the “Lady Bird Johnson Act,” after the president’s wife, Lady Bird Johnson, who was a fervent supporter of improving the nation’s … Continued
The original brewery was established by Peter Nagel in 1828 located in Reading, PA located at 931 / 937 Chestnut Street Reading, PA. Peter ran the brewery operation up until he sold it to Nicholas A. Felix in 1845. Nicholas A. Felix … Continued
“Why can this woman be allowed to continue this iniquitous system that has grounded down all the poor men that she has got within her grasp?” Let’s hear it for Harrisburg’s historic breweries. It wasn’t all oompah music and saloons … Continued
January 1, 2022 — Breweriana Aficionado, a renowned name among collectors of vintage advertising, is proud to announce the grand opening of its very own antique and collectible booth at Renningers Flea Market in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. This exciting new venture begins … Continued
The year is September 1, 1939, Germany invades Poland causing the allies of France and Britain to declared war on Germany, beginning World War II. Shortly after on September 17, the Soviet Union troops invaded Poland from the east. Not … Continued
It all started with a phone call from the assistant set decorator of a movie production company asking if I would have any interest in providing a portion of my collection for an upcoming Netflix movie. She said she found … Continued