John Eiss on left and Dave Mik on right
Beck's Brewery of Buffalo Pre Pro Charger
This may be the only known example of this tray.
This is an early photo of a Simon's Simon Pure Lager Beer corner sign. Simon's is at the top of the sign to indicate that William Simon now owned the brewery formally owned by John Schusler (circa 1900). No examples of this sign are known to exist today.
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Very early 1930's brass faced tap balls from the Iroquois Brewery in Buffalo and the Canavan and Ligget Brewery in Niagara Falls.
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Collection of Iroquois Brewery Billboards
Quick Brewing history fact: In 1870 there were 41 Breweries operating in Buffalo and at the beginning of Prohibition there were 18 breweries.
A good read on the attitude toward blue laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Sundays in 1888. I love the judges rational. Black Rock newspaper article from 30 June, 1888
A good read on the attitude toward blue laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Sundays in 1888. I love the judges rational. Black Rock newspaper article from 30 June, 1888
Dave and I have been researching Buffalo and Niagara Frontier Brewing History for many years. In an effort to make this information available to as many people as possible we have created this website. Every effort has been made to be as accurate as possible. We will continue updating the site on a regular basis.
Please feel free to contact us with any comments or additional information you may have on Buffalo Brewing history. Thanks
John Eiss And Dave Mik: we research Buffalo's brewing history and are enjoying the revival of brewing in Buffalo (site last updated 5/15/2023)
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Please feel free to contact us with any comments or additional information you may have on Buffalo Brewing history. Thanks
John Eiss And Dave Mik: we research Buffalo's brewing history and are enjoying the revival of brewing in Buffalo (site last updated 5/15/2023)
2015 John Eiss & David Mik. All rights reserved. Viewers are encouraged, for personal or classroom use, to download limited copies of posted material. No material may be copied for commercial purposes. The authors reserve the right to update this information as appropriate.
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