Virginia Brewery

Virginia Brewery
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The Virginia Brewery viewed from the southeast
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Location	305 S. 7th Avenue, Virginia, Minnesota
Coordinates	47°31′16″N92°32′34″W / 47.52111°N 92.54278°W / 47.52111; -92.54278
Area	Less than one acre
Built	1905
Architect	H. Eilenberger & Co.
Architectural style	Richardsonian Romanesque
NRHP reference No.	80004363 [1]
Added to NRHP	August 27, 1980

The Virginia Brewery is a former brewery in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1905 and closed during Prohibition. ^[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its local significance in the themes of architecture, commerce, and industry. ^[3] It was nominated for being a distinctive example of the local breweries that contributed to economic and social life (through athletic sponsorships) of the Iron Range before Prohibition and competition from larger brands put them out of business. ^[2]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Louis County, Minnesota
• List of defunct breweries in the United States

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Skrief, Charles (September 10, 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form: Virginia Brewery". National Park Service. Retrieved June 30, 2018. With two accompanying photos from 1979
3. "Virginia Brewery". Minnesota National Register Properties Database. Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved June 30, 2018.