The story
Purchased by Johnny Torrio and Joseph Stenson in 1919. Louis Greenberg (Capone employee) assumed management. After Torrio left Chicago, fell into Capone's hands and became one of the largest manufacturers of alcoholic beverages during Prohibition. Reopened legally post-Prohibition 1936-68.
Everything that was here
- 1919–1968
Manhattan Brewing Companybrewery
Purchased by Johnny Torrio and Joseph Stenson in 1919. Louis Greenberg (Capone employee) assumed management. After Torrio left Chicago, fell into Capone's hands and became one of the largest manufacturers of alcoholic…
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