Brewery District
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The Brewery District complements the peaceful charm of German Village, which it borders, by offering great entertainment with its small micro-breweries that operate in the old-world tradition, fine restaurants, a winery, retail shopping and a summer concert venue.
That Was Then
Like German Village, the Brewery District was established by German immigrants in the early 19th century. And like German Village, the Brewery District was adversely affected by prohibition and the Great Depression.
Before prohibition, however, the Brewery District was thriving with an eclectic mix of businesses from the obvious brewing companies-the two largest being the Hoster Brewery and the Gambrenis Brewery-to a fertilizer company (now the site of upscale condos).
Many of the streets in the area have taken their names from prominent families and other factors. Sycamore Street is named after the abundance of Sycamore trees in the area. The first street to unfortunately be paved over was Forest Street.
This Is Now
Now, a line of century-old buildings, which once housed the Hoster Brewery, Schlee Bavarian Brewery and others, now serve as a mixed-use residential, business and entertainment district.
The tagline, “It’s a brand new look at some Old World charm,” captures the feel of the Brewery District. Connected to German Village, the Brewery District is a special blend of yesterday and today combining preserved architecture with newer, funky entertainment venues to create a great place to go for a day or an evening out.
The Brewery District appeals to the younger crowd with a selection of brewpubs and micro-breweries that serve up unique recipes for ales and lagers complemented by a choice of great eateries.
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