Soulard in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Big Daddy's

1000 Sidney St.

— Circa 1880 —

Big Daddy's Marker image. Click for full size.

By Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

1. Big Daddy's Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This building is the last vestige of three Soulard breweries that operated within a block of this site. This structure was originally part of the Schilling and Schneider Brewery. Later, Green Tree Brewery used the building as an accounting office and its tasting room. The brewery was home of Louis Koch's recipe for what is now Boston Lager, the number one selling American beer. The property was owned by Max Feuerbacher, whose home (the "Lion House") can be seen just two blocks west of this site.

Erected by Soulard Historic District.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis, Soulard Historic District ⚜️ series list.

Location. 38° 36.085′ N, 90° 12.598′ W. Marker is in Soulard in St. Louis, Missouri. Marker is at the intersection of Sidney Street and South 10th Street on Sidney Street. Marker is mounted at the entrance of Big Daddy's Soulard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Sidney St, Saint Louis MO 63104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

By Jason Voigt, October 28, 2020

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within walking distance of this marker. Cat's Meow (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Max Feuerbacher Mansion (about 700 feet away); Ripple Row (about 800 feet away); Louis Obert Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Brunelle House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vincent's Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mad Art Gallery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Martie "Murph" Aboussie Park (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Soulard.

Regarding Big Daddy's. According to oldbreweries.com, Schilling and Schneider Brewing existed for seven years, from 1882 to 1889.

Also see . . . Big Daddy's. Official website for the popular bar/restaurant/nightlife chain in the St. Louis area. Since its founding in 1999, it has billed itself as "the best bar in the whole wide world". In addition to the Soulard area, Big Daddy's has three other locations: Laclede's Landing, Belleville and Edwardsville (the latter two are in Illinois). (Submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.