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John F. Betz & Son
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| Name | John F. Betz & Son |
| Ortssitz | Philadelphia (Penns.) |
| Straße | Willow Street |
| Art des Unternehmens | Brauerei |
| Anmerkungen | Lage: Willow Street, 5th Street und Crown Street. Herstellung von Bier und Ale. 1880: Mit zwei Sudkesseln, Kapazität je 250 bushels. Anfangs in New York als "Eagle Brewery" unter der Firma "Clausen & Betz" und seit 1867 in Philadelphia. John F. Betz war auch Eigentümer der "Germania Brewery" (s.d.). |
| Quellenangaben | [Hexamer General Surveys, Plate 1529 (1880)] [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 232] |
| Hinweise | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 232]: Ansicht der Brauerei; [233]: John F. Betz Sr. |
| Zeit |
Ereignis |
| 1853 |
Gründung der "Eagle Brewery" in New York, die unter dem Namen "Clausen & Betz" geführt wird |
| 1867 |
John F. Betz kommt nach Philadelphia und läßt sich bei der "Gaul's Brewery" an den New Market und Callowhill Streets nieder |
| 1867 |
In diesem Jahr werden 27.000 barrels Malzgetränke produziert |
| 1869 |
John F. Betz wird Alleineigentümer |
| 1879 |
Bau von Brauerei und Eishaus 1879 |
| 1880 |
Umbau der Lagerhäuser an der 5th Street |
| 1880 |
Verlegung der Brauerei zum Standort Crown, Willow und Fifth Streets |
| 1880 |
Seitdem wird nicht nur Porter und Ale, sondern auch Bier gebraut |
| 1880 |
In diesem Jahr werden 75.000 barrels Malzgetränke produziert |
| 1884/85 |
Die Brauerei erhält eine Goldmedaille für ihre Biere "Fast India Pale Ale" und "Double Stout" auf der New Orleans Exhibition |
| 1886 |
In diesem Jahr werden 175.000 barrels Malzgetränke produziert |
| Jan. 1889 |
Umwandlung der Firma "John F. Betz & Son" in "John F. Betz & Son, Limited". Leiter des Unternehmens sind: John F. Betz, Vorsitzender; John F. Betz, Jr., Finanzleiter; William Hay, Sekrätar |
| 1890 |
John F. Betz, Jr., allgemein "Fred" genannt, der, seit er knapp 20 Jahre alt war, seinen Vater unterstützte, wird voller Teilhaber |
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1880 |
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1880 |
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Verwendung |
| 1880 |
Dampfkessel |
2 |
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unbekannt |
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| ZEIT | 1891 |
| THEMA | Beschreibung |
| TEXT | The business known as John F. Betz & Son, the brewery of which is at Crown, Willow and Fifth streets, Philadelphia, was started in 1853 on Forty-fourth street, New York, was called the Eagle Brewery, and was conducted under the firm name of "Clausen & Betz". Mr. Betz in 1867 came to Philadelphia and located at Gaul's Brewery, New Market and Callow-hill streets, and removed to the present site in 1880. The great brewery of this firm is bounded by Callowhill, Crown, Willow and Fifth streets. The buildings are of iron, stone and brick, they are arched throughout, and as there are no wooden floorings they are fire-proof. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad has a track through the premises, giving every facility for the receiving and shipment of goods. In 1869 Mr. Betz had obtained possession of the entire business. Up to 1880, and the removal to the present site, only porter and ale were manufactured, but then the important departure of brewing of beer was made. As showing the increase in the business in 1867, 27.000 barrels of malt liquor were turned out; in 1880, 75.000 barrels; in 1886, 175.000 barrels, and there has been a steady growth annually ever since. Various new buildings and departments have been added to the establishment from time to time at a cost of over 750.000. The brewing of ale, porter and brown stout remains a leading feature of the business, and their bottled and draft ales and porters are shipped to all parts of the United States, to the West Indies, Mexico and South America. Of luger beer the firm has various makes, as Bohemian, Pale Export, Salvator and Munich. Improvements and alterations now going on at the brewery will give still greater capacity. Mr. John F. Betz, Sr., is one of the most prominent and enterprising citizens of Philadelphia. He was born in Stuttgart, Wurtemburg, Germany, but was brought to this country when but a year old. When twelve years of age he was taken into the employ of his brother-in-law, D. G. Veundling, a brewer in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. He remained there until of age, when he returned to Germany for the purpose of getting greater knowledge of the brewery business than he could obtain here. Coming back fully equipped he began as above stated in New York. A man of immense wealth and unblemished integrity, owning millions of dollars worth of property not only in Philadelphia but elsewhere, his credit is practically unlimited. He is just erecting what will stand among the greatest buildings in the city at the southeast corner of Broad and South Penn Square, ou the site of the old Tabernacle Church. It is to be thirteen stories high, but with a cellar and basement and a roof floor it will become practically sixteen stories. Its estimated cost will be 1.500.000. Mr. Betz owns one of the largest malt houses in the city on St. John street, and has controlling interests in the Germania Brewing Company and in the Fairmount Steamboat Company. He owns the Riverside Mansion, the Lvceum Theatre, and the new Grand Opera House, at Broad and Montgomery avenue. In the Grand Opera House he takes particular pride, and with all reason, for it is one of the most beautiful and largest theatres in the country. It seats comfortably 3.000. Mr. Betz, although most largely interested in Philadelphia affairs, by no means confines his investments to this city. The handsomest mausoleum in Philadelphia was built by Mr. Betz in West Laurel Hill Cemetery. There is scarcely a ward in the city in which he does not own property, and he is the proprietor of many of the brewery sites in New York City. At Betzwood, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, he has a farm of over 500 acres, where he has some of the finest herds of Jersey cattle in the country. He has been called upon to fill many positions of trust, as a Director of the First National Bank, and of the Real Estate Trust Company. He has several times re-visited Europe, in 1852, 1867, 1868, 1878, 1886, and in 1890. John F. Betz, Jr., familiarly known as "Fred," who began to assist his father when scarcely twenty years of age, was admitted to full partnership when the present brewery was built. He was born in Pottsville, Pa. He early manifested a marked aptitude for business, and as he grew to manhood he assumed the entire charge of the great establishment during the frequent visits of his father abroad. He is thoroughly educated and has gained practical experience by his visits to all the principal cities of the world. While in Europe he became convinced of the moral influence beer had exerted in Germany. He believes that this country is now ahead in facilities for the manufacture of beer, and also in the average quality of beer. While abroad young Mr. Betz made very valuable purchases, among them two Arabian stallions, which are believed to be the finest ever brought to this country, and are used for breeding purposes. He is exceedingly popular among his many thousands of friends. One of his chief sources of pleasure is to entertain, especially on board his steam yacht Sybilla, constantly taking parties on trips to the resorts not only near the city but even on quite long voyages. The yacht is affectionately named in honor of his mother, whose memory he holds in deep respect, and to whom the mausoleum in West Laurel Hill was erected. The brewery firm ot John F. Betz & Son, Limited, ranks among the largest representative houses in the United States; of the output, beer constitutes 65 per cent., ale 20 per cent., and porter
15 per cent. For its Fast India Pale Ale and Double Stout the firm received a gold medal at the New Orleans Exhibition in 1884-85. The principal brands are X, XX and XXX, and East India Pale and Burton Ales, Porter and Double Brown Stout. As in all other departments there is a steady increase in the bottling business. This branch has become so popular that it has a special department on Callowhill street above Crown, aud occupies the entire first floor of what was once known as Concordia Hall. The demand for this brewing is so great that over one hundred hands are constantly employed.
Among the latest added departments recently constructed are new brew-house and engine room, ice machines of 100 tons capacity, refrigerator plant, extension of stables, new offices at the corner of Crown and Callowhill streets, and a tunnel under Crown street. It is conceded that the Betz ale and porter fairly rival the most celebrated English ales and Dublin porters. The same superiority is noted in the lager beer, aud it is evident that the climate, water and other conditions, such as the latest improved machinery and the most skilled workmen, are exceptionally favorable to the brewing of high grade malt beverages. John F. Betz & Son was succeeded by John F. Betz & Son, Limited, in January, 1889, the officers of the company being John F. Betz, Chairman; John F. Betz, Jr., Treasurer; William Hay, Secretary. |
| QUELLE | [Philadelphia and popular Philadelphians (1891) 232] |
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