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Vintage "1887 Berghoff Brewing Corp FT. Wayne, Indiana" Wooden Beer Crate. A Highly Collectible Piece of Breweriana History. Originally Crafted to Hold & Carry 24-12oz Berghoff Beer Bottles (Not Included).
Dating back to the Late 19th or Early 20th Century. The crate is marked with "Established 1887," indicating the founding year of the Berghoff Brewery. Interior of Beer Crate is Stamped in Red on Both Ends "Perfalite Bottle Box Trademark Pat. Made by C.A. Lafave Gladstone, Michigan".
Each Exterior End is Stamped in Red
"24-12oz. Bottles" "Internal Revenue Tax Paid".
The Berghoff Brewery was founded in 1887 by four brothers who had immigrated from Germany. It was located east of Fort Wayne on Grant Avenue near Memorial Park. One brother, Herman, brought the beer to the Chicago's World Fair in 1893 and did so well, he opened a cafe that evolved into the Berghoff Restaurant (which is still open).
By the 1940s, The Berghoff family began selling their holdings and the brewery was purchased by Falstaff Brewing Corp. in 1954. Falstaff modernized the brewery and produced their own label until it closed in 1990. That ended a 103 year old legacy and was the last of the big Fort Wayne breweries.
Berghoff Beer continues to be brewed today....
Wooden Beer Crate Measures:
L: 17.5"
W: 11.5"
H: 9.5"
Vintage Beer Crate Shows Wear & Tear Consistent with Age & Usage Adding to the Fine Character of this Collectable Piece!
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