American Brewery Building, brewery building in Baltimore, Maryland
The American Brewery Building is a brick structure from 1887 on North Gay Street in Baltimore that once housed a working brewery. It features a tall central tower for grain silos, large arched windows, and a notably robust construction with slate roofing and decorative trim that reflects late 1800s industrial architecture.
The building was constructed in 1887 by J.F. Wiessner & Sons Brewing Company, founded by a Bavarian immigrant who brought European brewing traditions. After being sold to American Brewery in the 1930s, beer production continued until the early 1970s, after which the structure stood empty for over 30 years until Humanim purchased it for restoration in 2010.
The building's name reflects the brewery that defined it for decades. Today, visitors experience Baltimore's industrial past through the preserved brick walls and repurposed brewing tanks, which now serve as workspaces and gathering areas within the restored structure.
The building is accessible to visitors and showcases the restoration work that preserved its industrial past. Plan visits during Humanim's operating hours, as the organization uses the space for training, events, and offices.
The grain silo tower was preserved during restoration and now serves as a distinctive entrance and focal point for each floor. Old brewing tanks were converted into collaboration and meeting areas, functioning both practically and as a reminder of the building's original purpose.
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