The era of Prohibition in the United States, spanning from 1920 to 1933, brought about a dramatic shift in the nation’s drinking culture. While the 18th Amendment banned the production, sale, transportation, advertising, and consumption of alcoholic beverages; it gave … Continued
The Adam Scheidt Brewing Company was founded in 1861 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Adam Scheidt Sr. and his brother, Matthias, began their brewing business in the family’s basement. They used traditional German brewing methods to create their first beer, which they … Continued
Neon signs have been a staple of advertising and entertainment since the early 1900s, but it wasn’t until the mid-20th century that a new innovation revolutionized the industry: the edge-lit neon sign. This type of sign was developed independently various … 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
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