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Charles E. Hires
- Perhaps the most famous name on the Main Line, at least for those in other parts of America, is Hires — Charles E. Hires, the father of root beer.
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Charles Elmer Hires (1851-1937). Charles E. Hires is best known as the originator of Hires Root Beer, a soft drink which gained great popularity in the 1870s. Hires began his career as a pharmacist and sold a variety of health remedies and flavoring extracts before introducing root beer as a healthful and refreshing alternative to beer.
Charles Elmer Hires (August 19, 1851 – July 31, 1937) was an American pharmacist and an early promoter of commercially prepared root beer. He founded the Charles E. Hires Co., which manufactured and distributed Hires Root Beer. [1]
Aug 9, 2019 · Charles Hires first sold commercial root beer at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition but the history of root beer goes back to Colonial times.
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Charles E. Hires originally developed his root beer as a medicinal syrup or tonic, while still living on his father’s farm in Stow Creek Township. In 1867, Charles was hired as an apprentice to a Roadstown pharmacist, in his home town. He was paid $12 per week.
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Jun 19, 2024 · The origins of Hires Root Beer can be traced back to the late 19th century when Charles Elmer Hires, a pharmacist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, created a unique blend of roots, berries, and herbs.
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Charles Elmer Hires, who developed a beverage he called "root beer" in 1875, was the first soft drink entrepreneur. His company paved the way for giants such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi.
