My search for Jacob Ruppert Brewery-related memorabilia and history continues unabated. I have been trying, with some success, to locate vintage images of the Brewery. Somewhat surprisingly, there is not a lot to be found. Finding memorabilia, on the other hand, is not a problem; there is a treasure trove of it out there. Actual cans of Knickerbocker Beer, or other Ruppert Brewery products, can fetch a pretty penny on some sites. However, not everyone is on the same page when it comes to putting a price on them. Who would have thought that a rusty old beer can could be worth something?
Interestingly enough, the best results that I got as far as images of the Ruppert Brewery came courtesy of a web site that organizes "meet-ups" for the purpose of visiting historic New York City bars and restaurants. The particular page that I was directed to was for the Yorkville Neighborhood meet-up that appears to have taken place on April 4, 2009. I would have very much enjoyed attending that gathering. On the page are links for both a photo and a map of the Brewery.
I also found this wonderful aerial photo of The Upper East Side looking west towards the Central Park Reservoir and beyond that, the Hudson River. If you zoom in on the lower right side of the photo, you will see a sign identifying the location of the Ruppert Brewery. Jacob Ruppert became the sole owner of the New York Yankees Baseball Team in 1922 when he bought out his partner, Tillinghast L’Hommedieu Huston. Now, that is an impressive name! During their time as co-owners, they purchased Babe Ruth's contract from the Boston Red Sox for cash and, in the process, giving birth to the famous curse.
If you scroll down to the image, you can clearly see the clock tower that is the subject of the NYT's article that appears alongside this post...
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