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16th November 1791
16th November 1791
Peter Ballantine, future brewery magnate of Newark, was born in in Mauchline, Scotland. He emigrated to America in 1820. His reasons for leaving Scotland were due to the "pressure of poverty and the call to great achievement". He took a job in an Ale Brewery in Albany New York, and by 1830 he had established his own brewery in that town.
In 1840 he removed himself and his family to Essex County, New Jersey where he partnered with Erastus Patterson to purchase the Thain & Collins brewery in Newark. In 1847 Ballantine sold his partnership and built an ale brewery of his own at 137 River Street. That brewery and its brand new, state of the art equipment served him well. By the beginning of the Civil War he had become the wealthiest man in Newark. Soon his sons took over the business and Ballantine retired. He died on January 23rd, 1883 at age 91 years.
Peter Ballantine, future brewery magnate of Newark, was born in in Mauchline, Scotland. He emigrated to America in 1820. His reasons for leaving Scotland were due to the "pressure of poverty a... View More
1856 FoundedSchalk Bros. (Herman, Adolph & Oscar)Freeman Street
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1869
1876 Hermann SchalkFerry, corner of Freeman
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1879
1879 Ballantine & Co.Freeman, Christie, Ferry & Bowery Streets
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Ballantine's Brown Stout
1879-1911
Ballantine's Canada Malt Ale
1879-1911
Ballantine's Dark Export Beer
1879-1911
Ballantine's Export Beer
1879-1911
Ballantine's Export Light Beer
1879-1911
Ballantine's Extra Porter
1879-1911
Ballantine's Fine Porter
1879-1911
Ballantine's Half and Half
1879-1911
Ballantine's India Pale Ale
1879-1911
Ballantine's Jubilee Beer
1879-1911
Ballantine's Malt Extract
1879-1911
Ballantine's Newark Ale
1879-1911
Ballantine's Pale Ale
1879-1911
Ballantine's Pale Extra Beer
1879-1911
Ballantine's Sparkling Ale
1879-1911
Budweis Beer
1879-1879
Champagne Beer
1879-1911
Export Beer
1879-1911
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Begin: 1879 End 1920
1879 - 1920
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23rd January 1893
23rd January 1893
Peter Ballantine, Founder of several breweries in New York and New Jersey, died after a three week battle with bronchitis at age 92.
Peter Ballantine, Founder of several breweries in New York and New Jersey, died after a three week battle with bronchitis at age 92.
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27th April 1895
27th April 1895
John H. Ballantine of the P. Ballantine & Co. brewery, died at his home in Newark.
John H. Ballantine of the P. Ballantine & Co. brewery, died at his home in Newark.
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Circa: 1900
Circa: 1900
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Five of the buildings of the P. Ballantine Brewery complex.
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Circa: 1906
Circa: 1906
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The Ballantine brewery as it appeared in 1906.
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Circa: 1909
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Circa: 1910
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Circa: 1917
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5th January 1918
5th January 1918
The P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery begins selling cereal beverages under the name "Clink".
The P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery begins selling cereal beverages under the name "Clink".
1933 P. Ballantine & Sons57 Freeman Street
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Ballantine Light Lager Beer
1933-1950
Ballantine XXX Ale
1933-1950
Ballantine's Export Light Beer
1933-1950
Ballantine's Sparkling Ale
1933-1950
Ballantine's XXX Ale
1933-1950
Ballantine's Ale
1933-1971
Ballantine's Beer
1933-1971
Ballantine's Bock
1933-1971
Ballantine's Burton Ale
1945-1965
Ballantine's India Pale Ale
1933-1951
Ballantine's Porter
1933-1947
Ballantine's Stout
1933-1944
Ballatine's Ale
1933-1950
Bock Beer
1933-1950
Export Beer
1933-1950
Export Dark Beer
1933-1950
Export Light Beer
1933-1950
Extra Porter
1933-1950
Feigenspan P.O.N. Beer
1933-1950
India Pale Ale
1933-1950
Triple Crown Malt Liquor
1961-1969
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Begin: 1933 End 1971
1933 - 1971
1937Capacity 15000000 Barrels
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1937
1937
Capacity 15000000 Barrels
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Circa: 1938
Circa: 1938
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Navy men drinking Ballantine Ale in cans.
1939Capacity 15000000 Barrels
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1939
1939
Capacity 15000000 Barrels
1939
Capacity 15000000 Barrels
1939
Capacity 15000000 Barrels
1939
Capacity 15000000 Barrels
1939
Capacity 15000000 Barrels
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Circa: 19th December 1939
Circa: 19th December 1939
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The Ballantine Brewery display at the National Beer Wholesaler's Convention in Chicago.
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Circa: 1940
Circa: 1940
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A scarce Ballantine neon, among others, is displayed behind the bar in Noel's Tap Room in Waterville, Maine.
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Circa: 1940
Circa: 1940
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Motorcyclists take a break at a Florida beer joint. Schlitz, Jax Beer of Jacksonville, Ballantine, Old Milwaukee, Cook's of Evansville Indiana signs adorn the walls. Atlantic Beer crates are vis
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Circa: 1941
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Circa: 1942
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Circa: 1943
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Circa: 1944
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Circa: 1945
Circa: 1945
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A couple poses in front of a Ballantine Beer and Ale billboard.
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Circa: 1947
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Circa: 1950
Circa: 1950
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Ballantine Brewery delivery truck.
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Circa: 1950
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Circa: 1951
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Circa: 1952
Circa: 1952
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A classic Ballantine Ale tacker sign makes its debut.
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Circa: 1952
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Circa: 1954
Circa: 1954
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Ballantine Beer & Ale delivery truck.
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Circa: 1955
Circa: 1955
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Partying on a bus withh Pabst Blatz and Ballantine Beer in cans.
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Circa: 1955
Circa: 1955
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Two oversized Ballantine Beer cans grace the backbar.
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Circa: 1957
Circa: 1957
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Ballantine president Carl W. Badenhausen and Armand Rosamilia congratulate Foreman John Freeman for his 300 bowling game.
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Circa: 1959
Circa: 1959
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Shibe Park and the Philadelphia Phillies sponsored by Ballantine Beer.
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Circa: 1959
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Circa: 1960
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Circa: 1965
Circa: 1965
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Guy in a hat sits in front of cases of Ballantine Beer, Stegmaier Beer and Schaefer Beer.
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Circa: 1966
Circa: 1966
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A master hairstylist uses Schlitz Malt Liquor, Rheingold and Ballantine beer cans for curlers.
1968 Richards Brewing Company (Aka of P. Ballantine & Sons)57 Freeman Street
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Bohack Beer
1968-1971
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1971-1974
1971 ClosedChristian Feigenspan Brewing Co. (Aka of P. Ballantine & Sons)