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Sketches from New York: a lager beer brewery at Guttenberg, on the Hudson River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches from New York: a lager beer brewery at Guttenberg, on the Hudson River, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New York: a lager beer brewery at Guttenberg, on the Hudson River, 1864. 'The Teutonic population of New York [and] the neighbouring Brooklyn, Hoboken, and Jersey City, amounts to about 150,000; every one of whom...may safely be counted upon, as one of the consumers of their national beverage...It has become an 'institution' of the land, and, during the summer months at least, its consumption by the other citizens of New York would alone keep a respectable number of breweries in full operation...As in Bavaria, so in New York, most of the great breweries have bier gartens or saloons annexed to them, in which the refreshing beverage is dispensed cool and fresh from the vaults. Conspicuous on the right bank of the Hudson River, about five miles above New York, stands a tall, white, tower-like structure, with a red roof. This is the great Guttenburg brewery, built against those grand rocks called the 'Palisades,' in which its immense cellars and storehouses are excavated. In the top story of this building...there is a spacious hall containing billiard-tables, a piano, and a bar for the lager beer and the pleasant vintages of the Rhine'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of New York in 1864, showcasing a lager beer brewery at Guttenberg on the Hudson River. The image transports us back to a time when the Teutonic population of New York and its neighboring cities enjoyed their national beverage with fervor.
The brewery, prominently situated on the right bank of the Hudson River against the majestic Palisades rocks, is a sight to behold. Its tall tower-like structure with a red roof exudes charm and character, hinting at the bustling activity within its walls.
As described in "Illustrated London News" from 1864, this brewery was not just a place for brewing beer but also served as a social hub. With billiard tables, a piano, and a bar serving lager beer and wines from the Rhine region, it offered an inviting space for relaxation and enjoyment.
The scene depicted in this print paints a vivid picture of life in 19th-century New York - where breweries were not just places of production but also centers of community gathering. It's fascinating to see how deeply ingrained beer culture was in society during that era.
Overall, this print is not just an image frozen in time but also a window into history - offering us glimpses of daily life and cultural practices from over 150 years ago.
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