Sunshine Brewing Co.

Sunshine Brewery

1880 - 1970

Sunshine Brewery originally named Peter Barbey & Son Brewing was established in 1880 in Reading, PA. Peter Barbey died in 1889 leaving his son John in charge, John nursed the company through prohibition renaming the company Barbey’s Inc coining the term “Sunshine” for many products. Sunshine was sold in 1951 to Philadelphia’s Henry F. Ortlieb Brewing Company, then sold again in 1964 to Reading Financial Corp. Sunshine Brewing filed for Bankruptcy in 1968 and finally ceasing operations in 1970.

Sunshine Brewing Co. 12oz & 32oz Cone Top Beer Cans

Sunshine Brewing Co. Porcelain Sign

Sunshine Brewing Co. Clock: Made by Warren Telechron Co.

Sunshine Brewing Co. Beer Can

Sunshine Brewing Co. Beer Tray

Sunshine Brewing Co. All Types of Signs & Lights

Sunshine Brewing Co. Cash Register Light: Made by Price Brothers Inc.

Rare Rupert Beer Can: From Knickerbrocker Brewing Company

Sunshine Brewing Co. Gilco Clock

Sunshine Brewing Co. Pilsner Glasses

Sunshine Brewing Co. Beer Advertising Poster

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