622 Main St, Lafayette, IN 47901
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Own a Piece of Indiana History For more than 32 years, Lafayette Brewing Company stood as a cornerstone of downtown Lafayette and one of Indiana's pioneering craft beverage destinations, helping shape the local hospitality scene and becoming a destination for generations of residents, Purdue students, and visitors alike. Now, for the first time, collectors have the opportunity to acquire authentic pieces from this iconic establishment and from Lafayette's much deeper industrial and commercial history. This extraordinary auction features: • The famous carved Purdue Pete statue• Multiple life-sized carved wooden display figures• Original Ye Tavern porcelain signs• Historic Thieme & Wagner advertising and memorabilia• Rare collectibles and advertising pieces• Original Lafayette Brewing Company décor and displays• Vintage signs, artwork, taproom pieces, and one-of-a-kind conversation items• Historic artifacts connected to Lafayette's rich manufacturing and hospitality heritage One of the most significant offerings is an original 1933 Indiana permit issued immediately following the repeal of Prohibition. Numbered among the earliest issued in the state, this remarkable document represents a tangible connection to one of the most important periods in Indiana history. The auction also includes memorabilia tied to the legendary Ye Tavern brand and the historic Thieme & Wagner Company, once one of Indiana's largest manufacturers and a major force in Lafayette's industrial development. Whether you're an advertising collector, Purdue enthusiast, local history buff, restaurant owner, museum curator, or investor seeking rare Americana, this auction contains items that simply cannot be recreated. Many of these pieces were displayed publicly for decades and have become recognizable landmarks to generations of Greater Lafayette residents. Once dispersed, collections of this significance are unlikely to be assembled again. From museum-quality porcelain signs to iconic carved displays and historic artifacts, this is your chance to own a genuine piece of Lafayette and Indiana history. Bid now and don't miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity.
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