Gambrinus Brewery opened in 1861 and closed in 1902 it was open for 41 years. Items from breweries of this age tend to be more common and less valuable than some breweries. Early items can still be valuable as can rarer types of items. As a Pre-Prohibition Brewery, any advertising items or collectibles are likely to be valuable and desirable to collectors as they tend to be hard to find. Our information indicates that Gambrinus Brewery was the only brewery that was located in Bloomington, IL sometimes this means that items from a brewery will have extra value in the area it comes from because there are not other sources for local breweriana.
- Address Information: 1606 South Main ST
- Other Notes: Anton Meyer died 1891 succeeded by wife Sophie
- Brewery Owner: Anton Meyer & F. X. Wochner
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Breweries listed under Bloomington, IL 16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewery ID | Brewery Name | Start Date | End Date |
| IL 16a | Gambrinus Brewery | 1861 | 1902 |
| IL 16b | Meyer Brewing Co. | 1902 | 1920 |
Breweries listed under Bloomington, IL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewery ID | Brewery Name | Start Date | End Date |
| IL 16a | Gambrinus Brewery | 1861 | 1902 |