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