Downieville in Sierra County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Downieville Brewery
Bosch conducted business for many years producing the highest grade beer in town. Improvements were made including a turbine wheel installed in 1881, used to run a small malt mill. A cave behind the brewery served as a storage refrigerator. Beer wagons ran to Goodyear’s Bar, Forest City and Allegheny.
In 1898, Bosch sold the business to John Woessner. Upon Woessner’s death in 1910, the building was willed to Bessie Taylor Zwiefel and Henry J. Zwiefel, a bartender at the Forest City Brewery. They operated a laundry on site until 1942. the building was sold to Norah G. Cameron.
A succession of owners followed until 1994 when Rick and Cherry Simi purchased it and are restoring the old Downieville Brewery.
Editors note: The errors seen in the text are on the marker
Erected 1995 by Major William Downie Chapter No. 1849, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 39° 33.723′ N, 120° 49.559′ W. Marker is in Downieville, California, in Sierra County. Marker is on Main Street (Referred to as "Upper Main"), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Downieville CA 95936, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downieville Foundry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major William Downie Cabin Site (about 400 feet away); Arrastra (about 700 feet away); Downieville Museum (about 700 feet away); First Catholic Church (about 700 feet away); Downieville (about 700 feet away); Mackerman & Company Building (about 800 feet away); St. Charles Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Downieville.
More about this marker. This building is a private residence. Please respect the owner's privacy.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 928 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 5, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.