| Source | Chicago Magazine |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 20, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 20, 2025, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/december-2025/why-are-there-so-many-old-style-signs-in-chicago/ |
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Old Style, brewed since 1902 in Wisconsin, has been closely associated with
Chicago since 1950, when it became the official beer of the Cubs, sold by
Wrigley Field vendors. Then, in the 1970s, Old Style’s salesmen began offering
lighted signs to local taverns, whose owners were thrilled to have a gl...