Meyer Brewing Company Souvenir metal tray, Bloomington, IL. Ca. 1910.

THE MEYER BREWERY ONCE SERVED BLOOMINGTON, IL!

Here is a beautiful souvenir scenic pin or coin tray depicting a photograph of the Meyer Brewing Company which was in Bloomington, IL prior to prohibition. Like so many breweries, the Meyer Brewery did not survive to re-open after prohibition unfortunately. Trays like these were often made with images of whatever was being advertised, and…

Franz Falk Brewery Lithograph, Milwaukee, WI. Ca. 1900

FRANZ FALK FACTORY MEANT TO IMPRESS!

This particular advertising lithograph from the Franz Falk Brewing Company which was based in Milwaukee, WI during the pre-prohibition era is one of my favorites.  Breweriana collectors today are always interested in advertising images which contain the brewery or factory scene in the piece.  The incorporation of the Falk Brewery in the bottom inset certainly…