Swan Brewery, Heritage brewery building in Perth, Australia
The Swan Brewery stands along the Swan River at the base of Mount Eliza, featuring red brick walls and industrial architecture from the 1800s.
Frederick Sherwood established the Swan Brewery in 1857 near the Swan River, selecting the location for its fresh water source for beer production.
The brewery site sparked protests in 1989 from the Noongar community, leading to extended demonstrations regarding the land's indigenous significance.
Visitors can access the former brewery complex, which now operates as a restaurant and function center, through riverside paths or direct road access.
The building transformed from a mill in 1838 to a convict depot before becoming one of Western Australia's first major brewing establishments.
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