Ol Smoothie Rootbeer was a Midwest brand of rootbeer that was invented in 1953 and produced through 1986. The rootbeer was only distributed in the midwest from WI,MN,IA,ND,SD and I'm sure made it's way a little further by popularity.. The Rootbeer was invented by my Grandfather and his Brothers out of the Pine City MN Bottling Plant and later bottled there as well as the Rice Lake WI. bottling Plant.
I do own one other upright cardboard peice that was made in limited run and of course the bottles, cans and some carriers that where used in the early years for the bottles... No coolers, machines or such items where produced for the brand due to budgetary reasons... I had heard that there was a cardboard sign produced and for over 20 years have been searching for it since I heard that it did exist... I didn't even know what it looked like , just knew it was blue and had the logo on it.. We'll low and behold after following a lead on a guy who had some vending machines for sale.. I was looking around his place and on the wall was this sign! I could not believe my eyes and did a double take and then realized... this HAS TO BE IT.. without ever seeing one of course didn't know . so after some conversation and heavy negotiating with the owner.. I did end up with the sign for my collection.. I'm guessing it's on one of a few remaining or possible the only one left? but I'm sure glad to own it now...
If you have seen or heard of any other Ol Smoothie Rootbeer items , please let me know... Thanks