Chip Echnoz Sign and Beer Can Collection | Collector Series | Cone Top + NABA Pittsburgh 2022

Описание: Welcome to the Collector Series—a dive into the spirited world of breweriana collecting! The Cone Top Brewery Museum has partnered with the National Association Breweriana Advertising (NABA) to showcase the passion and stories behind the collections of dedicated NABA members. From vintage outdoor signs to lithographs that once graced taproom walls, each collector shares their passion for the hobby, how they got started and some of their favorite pieces.

Breweriana provides a remarkable glimpse of our past and the American breweries that have shaped today's culture. These collector stories are a testament to why preserving brewery history is so important. Through these videos we are able to represent the collector’s appreciation for breweriana and we hope to create a spark in new generations to join the conservation of beer memorabilia. These collector videos will be a part of the vast collection and ongoing preservation effort at The Cone Top Brewery Museum in Vicksburg, Michigan.

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About the Collector:
Chip Echnoz
Kitanning, PA

Discover the world of collectible beer cans with Chip Echnoz, a passionate collector with a lifetime of memories. Hear him talk about his vast collection of rare and vintage beer cans, from early 20th-century classics to modern-day treasures.

Beer is in Chip Echnoz’s blood. His family owned a small brewery in Meadville, Pennsylvania in the late 1800s and a prize in his collection is a bottle from that brewery—labeled with his last name. It took Chip 32 years to find the artifact he didn’t know even existed, and it is believed to be the only existing example.

That unique bottle is just one of hundreds of rare brewery pieces on display in a special building on Chip’s property. The structure houses a grouping of breweriana that is truly spectacular in both quality and quantity. In fact, Chip has painstakingly built what is believed to be the finest collection of breweriana from Western Pennsylvania ever assembled.

Fun Fact: Chip’s family owned a brewery in Meadville, PA in the late 1800s. Unfortunately, it burned down in 1912.

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About NABA:
Founded in 1972, NABA is a group dedicated to the history, preservation and enjoyment of brewery advertising from the 1800s through the present day. Learn more about them at nababrew.com.

About the Cone Top Brewery Museum:
In the early to mid-twentieth century, regional breweries built awareness with brand art in many forms. To collectors, this memorabilia is affectionately known as breweriana—a celebration of craftsmanship and iconic, long-forgotten beers–from the pre-prohibition era to modern times. The Cone Top Brewery Museum will be home to an extensive collection of these artifacts, telling stories of regional American breweries and their contributions to shaping local communities and beer culture. Learn more at conetopmuseum.com.

About The Mill at Vicksburg:
In the early 1900s, The Mill was one of the most productive paper mills in the region, producing over 17 tons of paper per day at its peak. Saved from the wrecking ball in 2014, it is now being restored and repurposed as a multi-venue destination. Envision guests of all ages enjoying an abundance of activities all in one magnificent 416,000-square-foot building: Old Stove Brewing, live music, art, restaurants, museums, a hotel, maker spaces, bike trails, events and so much more.

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facebook.com/VicksburgMill

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