The Jno. F. McGinty Brewery - Tamaqua PA
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 40° 47.863 W 075° 57.797
18T E 418738 N 4516748
This large imposing building was built in 1897 as the Jno. F. McGinty Brewery, famous for their Lager Beer, XXX Porter Brown Stout and wholesale Liquors.
Waymark Code: WM12H2C
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/27/2020
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The Jno. F. McGinty Brewery-This large imposing building was built in 1897 as the Jno. F. McGinty Brewery, famous for their Lager Beer, XXX Porter Brown Stout and wholesale Liquors. It had a capacity of 15,000 barrels per year initially. By 1903 its capacity was increased to 40,000 barrels per year. It was succeeded by the Liberty Brewing Co. for 1909 to 1920. Lehigh Valley Brewing Co. from 1933 to 1934 and finally the Rahn Brewing Co. during its last year of operation in 1934. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Group that erected the marker: Tamaqua Area Partnership.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: E. Broad Street Tamaqua, PA USA 18252
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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