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25th July 1826
25th July 1826
Franz Joseph Fabacher was born in Busenberg, Germany.
Franz Joseph Fabacher was born in Busenberg, Germany.
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4th June 1863
4th June 1863
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Laurence Fabacher, New Orleans restaurateur and owner of the Jackson Brewery, was born on the family plantation outside Crowley, Louisiana. His father, Joseph Fabacher, was a successful New Orleans grocer who had an estate valued at more than $20,000 at the time of Laurence's birth. Growing up, Lawrence saw his father's empire grow, and in time he was given responsibilities of his own.
By 1880 Joseph Fabacher was a wealthy and popular beer distributor, saloon-keeper, and restauranteur. In defiance of the stereotype, young Laurence had by accounts inherited and practiced his father's skill for management, organization, and thrift. When Joseph's first-born son Andrew died in 1884, expectations rose for the 21-year-old Laurence, and he proved up to the challenge. As his father receded from business in the late 1880s, Laurence took over the managerial duties at Fabacher's Royal Restaurant.
Laurence was an early investor in the Jackson Brewery in New Orleans. In 1895 he was elected to the board of directors, and in 1896 he was elevated to president of the firm. He ran the brewery until his death, on August 15th, 1923.
In 1885 Laurence married Antoinette Louise Wagner. Their oldest son, Lawrence Bartholomew Fabacher, became president of the Jackson Brewery when his father died. He held that position for 47 years before selling out to the Peter Hand Brewery of Chicago in 1969.
Laurence Fabacher, New Orleans restaurateur and owner of the Jackson Brewery, was born on the family plantation outside Crowley, Louisiana. His father, Joseph Fabacher, was a succes... View More
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1890
1890 FoundedJackson Brewing Co.620 Decator & Jefferson, 411 Wilkerson
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Circa: 1890
Circa: 1890
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The Jackson brewery delineation as drawn by the architects.
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27th March 1910
27th March 1910
Lawrence Fabacher is honored in New Orleans for receiving the insignia of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Pius X.
Lawrence Fabacher is honored in New Orleans for receiving the insignia of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Pius X.
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1910
1919 Jackson Pure Products Co. (Aka of Jackson Brewing Co.)620 Decator & Jefferson, 411 Wilkerson
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Jackson Brew
1919-1933
Jax Dark Fully Lagered
1919-1933
Jax Special Brew
1919-1933
Jolly Boy
1919-1933
Lazerac
1919-1933
Sabana Special
1919-1933
Sabana Tonic
1919-1933
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15th August 1923
15th August 1923
Lawrence J. Fabacher, Restaurateur and owner of the Jacksin Brewery in New Orleans, Died. He was buried in his Knight of St. Gregory uniform.
Lawrence J. Fabacher, Restaurateur and owner of the Jacksin Brewery in New Orleans, Died. He was buried in his Knight of St. Gregory uniform.
1933 Jackson Brewing Company620 Decator & Jefferson, 411 Wilkerson
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4 X Beer
1940-1946
Cincinnati Cream Ale
1934-1940
Cincinnati Cream Beer
1934-1940
Dinklacker Beer
1933-1935
Emilbusse Stout
1936-1939
Fabacher Brau Beer
1968-1974
Jackson Beer
1934-1937
Jax Beer
1933-1950
Jax Bock
1938-1966
Jax Buddy
1933-1936
Jax Export Beer
1933-1950
Jax Extra Pale Beer
1933-1950
Kassel Beer
1970-1974
Saazer Crown Beer
1934-1940
Sabana Beer
1934-1942
Sabana Beer
1934-1942
Tex Beer
1955-1974
Tiger Beer
1963-1965
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Begin: 1st January 1933 End 1937
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1st January 1933 - 1937
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Circa: 1935
Circa: 1935
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A drinking game fueled by Jax Beer.
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Circa: 1935
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Circa: 1936
1937Capacity 350000 Barrels
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1937
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Circa: 1937
Circa: 1937
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The Old Absinthe House in New Orleans advertises Jax Beer.
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Circa: 1938
Circa: 1938
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Tortorich's Cafe advertising New Orleans' Jax and Regal Beer.
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Circa: 1938
Circa: 1938
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A woman poses in front of the Jackson Brewery in New Orleans.
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Circa: 1938
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2nd December 1939
2nd December 1939
The Jackson Brewery of New Orleans rolled out the red carpet for fifty of their Texas Distributors.
The Jackson Brewery of New Orleans rolled out the red carpet for fifty of their Texas Distributors.
1939Capacity 350000 Barrels
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Circa: 1939
Circa: 1939
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A Thanksgiving billboard advertising Jax Beer as a part of a bountiful meal.
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Circa: 1939
Circa: 1939
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A little girl stands next to some Jax and Goldcrest Beer crates.
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Circa: 1940
Circa: 1940
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630 - 632 and 634 - 640 South Rampart Street, New Orleans. Falstaff painted wall and Jax outdoor neon.
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Circa: 1st June 1940
Circa: 1st June 1940
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Frenchie's Bar and Beer Garden in Melrose, Louisiana features Regal and Jax Beer.
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Circa: 1940
Circa: 1940
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A Jax Beer "Spectacular" neon billboard
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Circa: 1940
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Circa: 1941
Circa: 1941
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The Ambassador Dining Room at 630 - 632 and 634 - 638 South Rampart Street advertises Jax Beer.
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Circa: 1941
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Circa: 1943
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Circa: 1944
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Circa: 1945
Circa: 1945
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Facade of Salvatore's Grocery in New Orleans showing three Jax Beer signs.
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Circa: 1946
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Circa: 1947
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Circa: 1948
Circa: 1948
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A Cook poses in front of a large Jax Beer sign.
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Circa: 1949
Circa: 1949
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A woman poses in front of an incredible Jax Beer sign featuring a pirate theme.
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Circa: 24th February 1949
Circa: 24th February 1949
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Beer vats in place in the Jax Brewing Co.
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Circa: 1950
Circa: 1950
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Erin's Cafe and the Metropolitan Bowling Alley at 834-838 Gravier Street. Nice Jax Beer neon.
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Circa: 17th February 1950
Circa: 17th February 1950
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A reastaurant at 403 - 411 South Front Street in New Orleans advertises Jax and Regal Beer.
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Circa: 1950
Circa: 1950
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The Alva Building with Tony Serio's Cocktail Lounge advertising oyster sandwiches and Jax Beer.
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Circa: 1950
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Circa: 1951
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Circa: 1953
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Circa: 1954
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Circa: 1955
Circa: 1955
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A well-oiled man enjoys a Jax beer on Padre Island.
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Circa: 1955
Circa: 1955
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The Jackson Brewing Co. as it appeared in 1955.
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Circa: 1955
Circa: 1955
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The "Neighborhood Inn", a beer joint owned by Ruth Pruett in Temple Texas, advertises Falstaff, Grand Prize, Southern Select, Jax, Schlitz and Miller Beers.
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Circa: 1955
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Circa: 1st January 1957
Circa: 1st January 1957
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Jax Brewery executives hosted a Sugar Bowl party.
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Circa: 1957
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Circa: 1958
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Circa: 1959
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Circa: 1960
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Circa: 1962
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Circa: 1965
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Circa: 1968
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Circa: 1970
Circa: 1970
Premium Brewing Co. (Aka of Jackson Brewing Co.)
1970 Premium Brewing Co. (Aka of Jackson Brewing Co.)620 Decator & Jefferson, 411 Wilkerson
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Circa: 1970
Circa: 1970
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The Jackson Brewing Co.
1974 ClosedPremium Brewing Co. (Aka of Jackson Brewing Co.)