Can, Beer
Object number2008.95.1
Manufacturer
Iron City Brewing Company
Date2008
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumaluminum
Credit LineGift of Joseph Arroyo
DescriptionAluminum commemorative beer can. Top unopened; contents emptied via two holes in base. Printed in green, red, and white is commemorative restaurant anniversary information; Pittsburgh 250 logo to right. Photo-image of original Primanti Bros. restaurant in background. Printed in red, white, and black is maker information.Dimensions4.75 x 2.375 x 2.375 in. (12.1 x 6 x 6 cm)InscriptionsPrinted in green, red, and white, "ANNIVERSARY / 75TH / PRIMANTI BROS. / ALMOST FAMOUS"; Pittsburgh 250 logo to right.
MarksPrinted in red, white, and black, "IRON CITY / BEER / OFFICIAL BEER OF THE PITTSBURGH NATION / PREMIUM LAGER / IRON CITY BREWING CO. / PITTSBURGH, PA".
Historical NotesIron City beer can commemorating Primanti Brothers 75th Anniversary. The popular Pittsburgh restaurant began as a small wooden lunch stand in the Strip District run by Joe Primanti and his nephew during the Great Depression. In 1933, the “original” Primanti Brothers restaurant opened on 18th street in the Strip District and is still open today.
Related institution
Primanti Brothers
Related person
Joe Primanti
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