The Rise and Fall of Prohibition in St. Louis
by the Anheuser-Busch Corporate Archive
Location: The Lambert Gallery East
The exhibit highlights the brewer’s legacy in the city of St. Louis and displays carefully curated artifacts from the Prohibition-era, when the company’s innovative spirit helped it survive the 14-year ban on the manufacturing, selling and transporting of alcohol. Originally submitted for consideration in 2019, Anheuser-Busch was asked to expand the exhibit to be featured in the main exhibit gallery to mark 100 years since the beginning of national Prohibition.
About the Organization: Anheuser-Busch Corporate Archive
Anheuser-Busch is one of the oldest companies in St. Louis. The iconic Anheuser-Busch name has had a home in the city for more than 160 years. The Anheuser-Busch Corporate Archive collects and maintains the institutional and historical artifacts relating to the over 160 year history of Anheuser-Busch. Currently, the archive holdings span from the 1860s to the present and includes documents, 17,000 artifacts, and over 100,000 photographs. While the archive collection is closed to the public, Anheuser-Busch has been working to make portions of the collection more accessible to the general public. In 2015, Anheuser-Busch opened a beer museum on its St. Louis campus and offers tours of the museum. The museum focuses on the history of the brewing industry in St. Louis and the founding of the company through interactive displays and more than 400 historical item
To learn more about the history of Anheuser-Busch, visit: Anheuser-Busch.com.
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