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20th December 1845
20th December 1845
Leonhardt Heinrich Rieger was born in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1881 he partnered with William Gretz to form the Rieger & Gretz, Tivoli Brewery in Philadelphia. After he died onthe 13th of March, 1910, his widow sold his partnership to William Gretz.
Leonhardt Heinrich Rieger was born in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1881 he partnered with William Gretz to form the Rieger & Gretz, Tivoli Brewery in Philadelphia. After he... View More
1861 FoundedAlbert Schwartz1538 Germantown Ave
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5th October 1862
5th October 1862
William Gretz future partner in the Rieger & Gretz, Tivoli Brewery of Philadelphia, was born in Germany.
William Gretz future partner in the Rieger & Gretz, Tivoli Brewery of Philadelphia, was born in Germany.
1871 (John) Grundler & (Charles) Schwartz1538 Germantown Ave
1873 ohn Grundle1538 Germantown Ave
1881 Leonard & Frank Rieger1536/1538 Germantown & 404/408 Oxford St
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Circa: 1900
Circa: 1900

The Fred Schnabel Saloon at Germantown Avenue and Oxford Street, Philadelphia, featuring Rieger & Gretz Brewing Co's Beers
1909 Rieger & Gretz Brewing Co.Germantown, Oxford, & Lawrence Streets
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Rieger & Gretz Beer
1909-1920
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13th March 1910
13th March 1910
Leonard Rieger, partner in the Rieger & Gretz Brewery, died at the age of 65 years.
Leonard Rieger, partner in the Rieger & Gretz Brewery, died at the age of 65 years.
1933 Wm. Gretz Brewing CompanyGermantown, Oxford, & Lawrence Streets
Products
Berts Beer
1955-1958
Bond Hill Beer
1949-1956
Brand X Beer
1956-1958
Diamond State Ale
1955-1960
Diamond State Bock
1955-1960
Diamond State Beer
1955-1960
Diamond State Porter
1955-1960
Exeter Ale
1953-1960
Exeter Bock
1953-1960
Exeter Porter
1953-1960
Exeter Beer
1953-1960
Germantown Beer
1955-1959
Gretz Ale
1933-1961
Gretz Bock
1933-1961
Gretz Half & Half
1933-1961
Gretz Beer
1933-1961
Gretz Dark Beer
1933-1950
Gretz Pilsener Beer
1933-1950
Gretz Porter
1935-1960
P. B. Class A Ale
1956-1961
P. B. Class A Bock
1956-1961
P. B. Class A Beer
1956-1961
York Ale
1954-1958
York Beer
1954-1958
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Begin: 1933 End 1940
1933 - 1940
1939Capacity 75000 Barrels
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Circa: 1939
Circa: 1939

The bowlers of the Wm. Gretz Brewery emerged victorious in the 1939 Philadelphia Brewers' Bowling League championships. Mike Jacoby, Charley Wendler, Jake Kolla, Mel Welch and frank Weisbrod.
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Circa: 1946
1960 ClosedWm. Gretz Brewing Company