Joseph Liebmann | |
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| Born | (1831-12-20)December 20, 1831 |
| Died | March 26, 1913 (age 82) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | President ofS. Liebmann Brewery |
| Spouse | Rosa Königsberger |
| Children | Adolph Liebmann David Liebmann Ida Liebmann Sadie Liebmann |
| Parent(s) | Sara Selz Liebmann Samuel Liebmann |
| Family | Elinor S. Gimbel (granddaughter) Charles Liebmann (brother) Henry Liebmann (brother) |
Joseph Liebmann (December 20, 1831 – March 26, 1913) was a German-born American brewer and president of S. Liebmann Brewery (laterRheingold Breweries) inBrooklyn,New York. The brewery's main brand Rheingold Extra Dry was one of the most popular beer brands inNew York City in the 1940s to 1960s.
Joseph Liebmann was born to aJewish family inAufhausen in 1831, the son of Dara (née Selz) andSamuel Liebmann.[1] His father was, at the time, the owner of the estate Schloss Schmiedelfeld.[1] In 1840, the family moved toLudwigsburg and ran the inn "Zum Stern" and its attached brewery.[1] His father determined to immigrate to theUnited States for political reasons and sent Joseph in 1850 in advance to procure a home.[1] In 1854, the remainder of the family immigrated settling inWilliamsburg, Brooklyn. The family first leased and operated the old Maasche Brewery and later, pooling their resources, built a new brewery inBushwick named theS. Liebmann Brewery.[1]
In 1868, Liebmann opened the Obermeyer and Liebmann Havana Brewery with his brother-in-law David Obermeyer; the brewery was operated independent of the Liebmann brewery although in 1924, it was merged into the family brewery. After the death of his father in 1872, the three sons took over the management of the brewery and incorporated it as S. Liebmann's Sons Brewing Company.[1] The Liebmann brothers alternated with each other aschief executive officer each year. Joseph Liebmann was primarily responsible for financial matters; Henry for brewing; and Charles for management and operations.[1] In 1903, the Liebmann brothers retired and handed over the management of the company to six of their sons.[1]
In 1876, Liebmann was a member of the committee that was responsible for organizing the brewery exhibition at the Centennial Exhibition.[1] Liebmann also served as President of Bushwick Savings Bank for 27 years; as managing director of the Kings County Trust Company; and as a member of the Brooklyn Board of Education (1882–1885).[1]
Joseph Liebmann died at his home in Manhattan on March 26, 1913.[2]
On January 4, 1910, Liebmann married Rosa Königsberger (January 11, 1862 – January 12, 1866); they had 4 children:[1]