Auction Information
Lafayette Brewing History & Equipment Auction
Heartland Auction Services
Heartland Auction Services is proud to present the Lafayette Brewing Company Memorabilia Auction and Equipment Auction, a rare opportunity to own pieces from one of downtown Lafayette's most recognizable landmarks.
After more than 32 years serving the Greater Lafayette community, Lafayette Brewing Company has closed its doors, marking the end of an era for one of Indiana's pioneering brewpubs and a destination remembered by generations of residents, Purdue students, and visitors.
These two online auctions will run June 12 through June 26, with bidding beginning to close at 6:00 PM Eastern on June 26.
Memorabilia Auction Highlights
• The famous carved Purdue Pete statue
• Multiple life-sized carved wooden display figures
• Original Ye Tavern porcelain signs
• Historic Thieme & Wagner advertising and collectibles
• Original Lafayette Brewing Company signs and décor
• Rare Americana and advertising pieces
• Artwork, displays, and historic artifacts
• Original 1933 Indiana permit issued following the repeal of Prohibition
• One-of-a-kind items connected to Lafayette's rich commercial and industrial history
Equipment Auction Highlights
• Draft dispensing systems
• Glycol chillers
• Walk-in cooler components
• Tap systems and related equipment
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Restaurant furnishings
• Stainless steel equipment and fixtures
• Hospitality and food service assets
Whether you're a collector, Purdue fan, local history enthusiast, business owner, restaurateur, brewer, or investor seeking unique Americana, these auctions offer items that simply cannot be replaced once dispersed.
Many of these pieces have been on public display for decades and are immediately recognizable to generations of Greater Lafayette residents. From historic advertising and iconic display pieces to commercial equipment and operational assets, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to acquire authentic items from a beloved downtown institution.
Additional catalog items and featured lots are being added regularly.
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