Potosi Brewery - Potosi, WI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member onfire4jesus
N 42° 40.603 W 090° 43.533
15T E 686359 N 4727423
The Potosi Brewery was opened in 1852. It closed in 1972 and was re-opened in 2004. It is located at 209 South Main St in Potosi, WI.
Waymark Code: WM4YR9
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 10

From the Potosi Brewery web site (visit link) :
"Founded in 1852 by Gabriel Hail and John Albrecht, the Potosi Brewery began as a small brewery quenching the thirsts of area farmers, fishermen and miners. In 1886 Adam Schumacher bought the brewery and started brewing beer. In 1906, the Potosi Brewing Company was founded by Adam and his brothers Nicholas and Henry. At its peak, the Potosi Brewery had grown to be the fifth largest in Wisconsin, shipping a variety of labels including Good Old Potosi, Holiday, Garten Brau, Augsburger and others to destinations throughout the United States. In 1972 the brewery ceased operations and closed its doors.

The restoration of the Potosi Brewery began in 1995 when Gary David bought the ruined Potosi Brewery Bottling buildings. This nearly one square block of buildings had just suffered a major fire and most of the buildings were a total loss. After working three years to rebuild parts of what had been destroyed, Gary then turned his attention to the Brewery itself. Being awarded the high bid at the county auction he then enlisted the help of his friend Rick Tobin and cousin Denis David. It was the marketing genius of Denis and his wife Madonna in 1999 that brought the public on board through a community meeting. This meeting was overwhelmingly attended by the public and brought forth numerous suggestions as well as additional support. It was this gathering of the public that led to the formation of the Potosi Brewery Foundation in February of 2000.

In 2004, with restoration underway, the Potosi Brewery Foundation was selected by the American Breweriana Association to be the home to its national museum. According to Len Chylack, president of the American Breweriana Association, Potosi was selected over cities such as Milwaukee and St. Louis because of their passion for beer, brewery history and beer-making culture.

The National Brewery Museum is a world-class facility dedicated to preserving the artifacts and memories of America's breweries."
Street address:
209 South Main Street
Potosi, WI USA
53820


County / Borough / Parish: Grant

Year listed: 1980

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event: Industry

Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924

Historic function: Industry/Processing/Extraction: Manufacturing Facility

Current function: Industry/Processing/Extraction: Manufacturing Facility

Privately owned?: yes

Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 6:00 PM

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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