1866 FoundedBinz & LaParleCottage Grove Avenue Between 27th & 28th Streets
1868 F. Binz BreweryCottage Grove Avenue Between 27th & 28th Streets
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2nd September 1872
2nd September 1872
Eugene M. Keeley was born. He was the son of brewery owner Michael Keeley of Chicago. In 1888 his father died and the brewery was placed in trust to Keeley's brothers in law Peter J. Hennessey and David McCarthy. The trust was trustworthy and in 1899, when Keeley's youngest son Patrick attained his majority, the trust was released and the brewery was divided equally along the four children. The brewery thrived under the children's management until it was closed down by National Prohibition. Eugene M. Keeley died soon after, on August 18, 1920 at age 47.
Eugene M. Keeley was born. He was the son of brewery owner Michael Keeley of Chicago. In 1888 his father died and the brewery was placed in trust to Keeley's brothers in law Peter J. Hennessey ... View More
1876 (Michael) Keeley Brewery (Aka F. Binz Brewery) Cottage Grove Avenue Between 27th & 28th Streets
1878 Keeley Brewing Co. (Cottage Grove Ave)Cottage Grove Avenue Between 27th & 28th Streets
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Circa: 1885
Circa: 1885
Michael Keeley, founder of the Keeley Brewery of Chicago. Born December 1829-Dec. 26, 1888.
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Circa: 1889
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Circa: 1890
Circa: 1890
Henry Auer, brewmaster of the Keeley Brewery in Chicago.
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Circa: 1890
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Circa: 1893
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Circa: 1897
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Circa: 1899
1900 Keeley Brewing Co. (Groveland Park Ave)28th & Groveland Park Avenue
Products
Barley Mead
1900-1920
Barley Stout
1900-1920
Blue Bell Beer
1900-1920
Ex Lager Beer
1900-1920
Export Lager
1900-1920
Export Lager Beer
1900-1920
Graino
1900-1920
Keeley Pale High Grade
1900-1920
Keeley's Malt
1900-1920
Non Intox
1920-1933
Sparkling Ale
1900-1920
Ye Olde Inn Ale
1900-1920
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Begin: 1900 End 1920
1900 - 1920
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Begin: 1901 End 1920
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Begin: 1903 End 1920
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Begin: 1904 End 1920
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Circa: 1905
Circa: 1905
John Wippo, owner of a Keeley Brewing Co. tied house.
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Circa: 1908
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2nd November 1909
2nd November 1909
The Keeley Brewing Co. registers their "Blue Bell" Malt Beverage logo for trademark protecton.
The Keeley Brewing Co. registers their "Blue Bell" Malt Beverage logo for trademark protecton.
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1914
1933 Keeley Brewing Company516 East 28th Street
Products
English Club Pale Beer
1933-1936
Keeley Ale
1933-1953
Keeley Bock
1933-1953
Keeley Half & Half
1933-1953
Keeley Draught Bottled Beer
1933-1953
Keeley lager Beer
1933-1953
Keeley Malt Tonic
1933-1936
Keeley Stout
1933-1946
Olde Stout
1946-1950
Olde Stout Beer
1933-1936
Ye Olde Inn Ale
1933-1946
Ye Olde Stout
1933-1946
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Begin: 1933 End 1953
1933 - 1953
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Circa: 1935
Circa: 1935
Keeley Beer delivery truck.
1937Capacity 100000 Barrels
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Circa: 1938
Circa: 1938
Two men load a oak beer keg onto a Keeley Brewing Co. delivery truck.
1939Capacity 100000 Barrels
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1947
1953 ClosedKeeley Brewing Company