I'm Gary Flynn of Bellingham, WA - a breweriana collector and novice
historian. I designed and launched my BreweryGems website in June 1999
as a means to downsize my collection of 35 years. I wanted an
alternative to selling on eBay - a more personal and direct means to
interact with collectors.
After selling our Bed & Breakfast
Inn on Lummi Is. I found I had time to pursue my interest in the pre-prohibition
breweries of the Northwest. I started with our own
Bellingham Bay Brewery and was pleased
to have my research published in the May-June '05 issue of the American Breweriana Journal
(ABA). Then for the Sept-Oct '07 issue, my research on the
Salem Brewery Ass'n. was published, and for their
Mar-Apr '10 issue, my history on the Aberdeen Brewing
Co. was chosen as the
feature article.
I was also honored to receive ABA's 2010 Excellence in Literature
Award for "outstanding achievement in supporting the objectives of ABA
and the Beweriana community."
I currently have other brewery histories in progress, and a
many that
are completed, which I up-date when I find new
material or images.
Additionally, I'm finalizing my research for a book on the History of Rainier.
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My interest in Breweriana grew from by bottle
collecting. I chose to collect only Beers - seeking those of varying
colors, sizes, and shapes.
I felt that a Beer collection needn't be boring (see close-up).
 From
beer bottles it was hard not to add beer trays and other attractive
display items to my collection.
I enjoy collecting and sharing my knowledge with others. I
often receive inquires as to the age or value of items, and while I'm
not a professional appraiser I can often establish an age and
approximate value of a piece.
I'm also interested in upgrading my own collection of
distinctive Beers, as well as adding to my
Northwest breweriana archives. Check my Breweriana
Wanted page.
I often buy collections, so if you have any items for sale - please
Contact me.
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If you are looking for specific items, just contact me,
and I'll put you
on a list to be notified if and when I find anything.
Wants@Brewerygems.com
I am a member in good standing with the following
collector
organizations:
If you are not yet a member click on
the above logos for membership information
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go to:
LINKS
I served
30 years with the U.S. Navy's Submarine Force and have a website
honoring the units I served with, plus offering some submarine
memorabilia for sale.
...so if you have an interest in U.S. Submarine collectibles -
click on the submarine -
www.aboutsubs.com
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