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1939 Vintage Narragansett Beer Newspaper Ads

1939 Vintage Narragansett Beer Newspaper Ads

Narragansett Beer newspaper ad promoting baseball in May of 1939! A winning combo. Can't wait for opening day. Hi Neighbor! A fan found these under layers of laminate to recover...

1939 Vintage Narragansett Beer Newspaper Ads

Narragansett Beer newspaper ad promoting baseball in May of 1939! A winning combo. Can't wait for opening day. Hi Neighbor! A fan found these under layers of laminate to recover hardwood floors and send them to us on...

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Vintage: 1964 Hi Neighbor Art Contest

Vintage: 1964 Hi Neighbor Art Contest

2nd place winner in the 1964 Hi Neighbor Art contest, Marguerite Gooding of Bristol, RI. Thanks to Kevin for sharing this with us on Facebook.

Vintage: 1964 Hi Neighbor Art Contest

2nd place winner in the 1964 Hi Neighbor Art contest, Marguerite Gooding of Bristol, RI. Thanks to Kevin for sharing this with us on Facebook.

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Vintage: 1910's 'Gansett Beer Delivery Truck

Vintage: 1910's 'Gansett Beer Delivery Truck

Thanks to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for sharing this on Facebook. It's Robert Fay's beer delivery truck hauling some 'Gansett down the cobblestone streets in historic New Bedford circa...

Vintage: 1910's 'Gansett Beer Delivery Truck

Thanks to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for sharing this on Facebook. It's Robert Fay's beer delivery truck hauling some 'Gansett down the cobblestone streets in historic New Bedford circa 1912. Most likely heading t'ward the Pour Farm...

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Vintage 'Gansett Bock Beer Ads

Vintage 'Gansett Bock Beer Ads

This is the oldest ad for Narragansett Bock Beer that we know of. Thanks to Greg Theberge for sending it among other great pieces. This means over 100 years ago,...

Vintage 'Gansett Bock Beer Ads

This is the oldest ad for Narragansett Bock Beer that we know of. Thanks to Greg Theberge for sending it among other great pieces. This means over 100 years ago, the Bock was officially released. 101 years and...

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78th Anniversary Of Canned Beer

78th Anniversary Of Canned Beer

On January 24th in 1935, Americans cracked open their first can of beer. The first brewer being Gottfried Krueger delivering 2,000 cans of their beer to thirsty consumers in Richmond,...

78th Anniversary Of Canned Beer

On January 24th in 1935, Americans cracked open their first can of beer. The first brewer being Gottfried Krueger delivering 2,000 cans of their beer to thirsty consumers in Richmond, VA. Partnering with American Can Company, this was...

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This Day In History: Narragansett Beer's 122nd Anniversary

This Day In History: Narragansett Beer's ...

On this day in 1890, the first Narragansett Beer was brewed. That's 122 years of beer history and here's what the old Rhode Island brewery looked like in those early...

This Day In History: Narragansett Beer's ...

On this day in 1890, the first Narragansett Beer was brewed. That's 122 years of beer history and here's what the old Rhode Island brewery looked like in those early years. Thanks to Greg Theberge for sending it...

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Vintage: 1950's Boston Opera House Program

Vintage: 1950's Boston Opera House Program

A page out of the Opera House program that was posted Christmas night. The Shuberts offer Season’s Greetings, shill ’Gansett, and plug some after show lounging at The Oval Room...

Vintage: 1950's Boston Opera House Program

A page out of the Opera House program that was posted Christmas night. The Shuberts offer Season’s Greetings, shill ’Gansett, and plug some after show lounging at The Oval Room in the Copley Plaza. Week of 12/24/1951. From...

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's Vintage Christmas Ads

Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's Vintage ...

Hi Neighbor! Here are some vintage Christmas Greetings from the Narragansett Brewing Company. This first one was originally published on December 25, 1979 in The Phoenix Holiday Guide, the text...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: 'Gansett's Vintage ...

Hi Neighbor! Here are some vintage Christmas Greetings from the Narragansett Brewing Company. This first one was originally published on December 25, 1979 in The Phoenix Holiday Guide, the text reads: Open up the holiday season with a...

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Vintage: 1900's Export Lager Label

Vintage: 1900's Export Lager Label

Look familiar? This is the 1900’s Narragansett Export Lager label. Looks like this one came from the brewery's PRIVATE STOCK. Yes, this was the inspiration behind our 122nd Anniversary Imperial...

Vintage: 1900's Export Lager Label

Look familiar? This is the 1900’s Narragansett Export Lager label. Looks like this one came from the brewery's PRIVATE STOCK. Yes, this was the inspiration behind our 122nd Anniversary Imperial IPA, but slightly modified. Image courtesy of Gregory...

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: How Gansett Survived Prohibition

Hi Neighbor Heritage: How Gansett Survive...

Although the 1920's are known as a roaring and happening time, prohibition was also in full effect. For the restaurants, liquor industry and law enforcement, it was a dark period...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: How Gansett Survive...

Although the 1920's are known as a roaring and happening time, prohibition was also in full effect. For the restaurants, liquor industry and law enforcement, it was a dark period in American history. According to Ken Burn's documentary...

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: WWII Brewery Memorial

Hi Neighbor Heritage: WWII Brewery Memorial

It's Veterans Day. Today we honor the brave men and women who serve or have served in the armed forces. Here's the memorial from the brewery honoring the employees who...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: WWII Brewery Memorial

It's Veterans Day. Today we honor the brave men and women who serve or have served in the armed forces. Here's the memorial from the brewery honoring the employees who served in WWII. Veterans Day is honored on...

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Hi Neighbor Heritage: The 1950's Package Store

Hi Neighbor Heritage: The 1950's Package ...

Hi Neighbor! Here's what a package store looked in the 1950's. No, those aren't growlers. They're GIQ's of both Narragansett Lager and Ale. The bottom row is singles of 12oz...

Hi Neighbor Heritage: The 1950's Package ...

Hi Neighbor! Here's what a package store looked in the 1950's. No, those aren't growlers. They're GIQ's of both Narragansett Lager and Ale. The bottom row is singles of 12oz bottles with the words, "For Every Taste" across...

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