On this day in 1972, Frederick Schaefer closed his brewery in Albany, NY, after 130 years in business. Schaefer Beer was a family name in New York and was a long time supporter of sports teams (Dodgers, Schaefer Stadium) and other outdoor spaces and events in the city (Schaefer Music Festival).

Photo References

• http://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2009/03/14/schaefer-brewing-company-beer-at-its-best/
• http://lifetimetopps.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/saturdays-suds-baseball-beer-9-schaefer-beer/
• http://www.schaeferbeer.com/
• http://www.thejumpingfrog.com/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=939440
• http://thebeerocracy.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/schaefer-beer-review-by-d-p/
• http://www.moviepostershop.com/schaefer-beer-movie-poster-2008