Volcano in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Old Bavarian Brewery

The Old Volcano Brewery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens, July 6, 2010

1. The Old Volcano Brewery Marker

Inscription. Built in 1856, the Bavarian Brewery is one of two historic breweries in Volcano, named for brewer Peter Seible. A notable example of early masonry, the precisely cut stones in the front facade are still plumb today. The deep cellar, used for the storage of "liquid gold", was accessed through iron trap doors in the front. Iron shutters, typical of many of that Gold Rush era, were installed as fire retardants.

The present day owners, the Gottstein family, have preserved and left exposed the original walls for posterity. Yet in order to create a work and living space, major additions have been made to the rear of the building.

Erected 2010 by The James W. Marshall #49 Outpost Of E Clampus Vitus - With Special Thanks to the Gottstein Family.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 38° 26.573′ N, 120° 37.847′ W. Marker is in Volcano, California, in Amador County. It is on Consolation Street just east of Main Street,

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on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Volcano CA 95689, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Union Hotel (a few steps from this marker); The Thomas Starr King Bell (a few steps from this marker); Astronomical Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Volcano (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier Gulch (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Volcano (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlo Andrea Dondero (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Store (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Volcano.

More about this marker. This is a private residence. IT IS IMPORTANT YOU DO NOT TRESPASS ONTO THE PROPERTY. Should you visit this historic site, you may not step off the roadway’s shoulder and into the property.

The Old Bavarian Brewery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens, July 8, 2010

2. The Old Bavarian Brewery Marker

The owner of this residence has reported violations of their privacy to this website.

An Additional Marker at the Brewery image. Click for full size.

February 25, 2010

3. An Additional Marker at the Brewery

1856
Bavarian Brewery
Operated by the
Stoken Family Last of three breweries in Volcano that helped maintain the spirits of the miners of the Central Mother Lode.
Now a private residence

The Old Bavarian Brewery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens, circa November 19, 2009

4. The Old Bavarian Brewery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2010, by Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens of Pine Grove, California. This page has been viewed 2,454 times since then and 71 times this year. Last updated on June 19, 2022, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1. submitted on July 8, 2010, by Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens of Pine Grove, California. 2. submitted on July 9, 2010, by Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens of Pine Grove, California. 3. submitted on July 9, 2010. 4. submitted on July 9, 2010, by Matt "Benjamin Franklin" Havens of Pine Grove, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.