The first Statewide Prohibition law in the US went into effect in Maine. It was agreed to by poular vote- 70,183 to 22,811. In 1856 it would be repealed, only to be reinstated two years later.
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Tavern Trove seeks images and facsimiles of signatures of America’s Pioneer Brewers so as to better tell their stories. We offer honest prices for ANYTHING associated with America’s brewing history, from the beautiful to the mundane. Let us know what you have through the contact link above.