Mission Brewery
Mission Brewery is a historic brewery building in San Diego built in Spanish Colonial Revival style, featuring thick walls and arches modeled after early Spanish missions. The structure displays a solid, simple form that reflects its original industrial purpose.
The building opened in 1913, designed by architect Richard Greisser and built by brewer August Lang from the San Francisco Bay Area who wanted to bring this distinctive style to San Diego. It operated as a brewery for only five years before Prohibition halted alcohol production.
The name Mission Brewery reflects its Spanish Colonial Revival design, inspired by the architectural traditions of early Spanish missions. Visitors today see the thick walls and arches characteristic of this style, which give the building its distinctive appearance and connect it to local heritage.
The building today houses Latchkey Brewing Company, where visitors can see the architecture and sample beers while learning about its past. Check opening times and events before visiting to make the most of your trip.
Few visitors know the building served as a hospital area during the 1918 flu pandemic after brewing stopped. Later it was used as a seaweed processing facility until the 1980s before returning to its brewing roots.
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