In 1910 when this train station was built, there were two breweries in Greensburg. They soon became casualties of prohibition, closing in 1920 at the onset of a 13-year dry spell for thirsty beer lovers everywhere.
When prohibition was repealed in 1933 and beer drinkers throughout the land could rejoice, alas, the breweries in Greensburg were unable to reopen.
At the turn of the century, small Bavarian towns had breweries that were also restaurants and taverns. It was a special occasion when an establishment's beer was ready to be served. In order for the brewer to advertise that his beer was ready to drink, he would hang a red star outside the door. Back then, a red star meant the beer was fresh, the food was plentiful, and the people celebrated.
The Red Star Brewery and Grille is located at the Historic Train Station in Greensburg PA. The train station itself is still in operation since opening in 1910. The Brewery itself sits where the old ticket booth used to be.
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