Potosi Brewery

Potosi Brewery
Location Main St., Potosi, Wisconsin
Coordinates 42°40′37″N 90°43′32″W / 42.67694°N 90.72556°W / 42.67694; -90.72556Coordinates: 42°40′37″N 90°43′32″W / 42.67694°N 90.72556°W / 42.67694; -90.72556
Area 3.5 acres (1.4 ha)
Built 1890 (1890)
NRHP Reference # 80000138[1]
Added to NRHP November 19, 1980

The Potosi Brewery is located in Potosi, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[2]

History

Beer began being brewed in the building in 1852 by Gabriel Hail and John Albrecht. In 1886, the building was bought by Adam Schumacher. The Potosi Brewing Company was officially founded by Schumacher and his brothers, Nicholas and Henry, in 1906. In 1972, the brewery ceased operations.[3][4] Gary David purchased the building in 1995. Since then, it has been restored.

Museums

In 2004, it was chosen as the site of the National Brewery Museum by the American Breweriana Association.[5]

The site also features the Potosi Brewing Company Transportation Museum, with historic vehicles and displays about the area transportation of beer to customers.[6]

References

  1. ↑ National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Potosi Brewery". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  3. ↑ "Potosi Brewery". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  4. ↑ Ihm, Laverne C.; Shoptaugh, Terry L. (1980-03-17). "Potosi Brewery" (PDF). NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  5. ↑ "About Us". Potosi Brewing Company. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  6. ↑ "Potosi Brewing Company Transportation Museum". Potosi Brewery. Retrieved 28 June 2015.


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