Virginia City in Storey County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

The Union Brewery

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2011

1. The Union Brewery Marker

Inscription. Beer was not forgotten, and six breweries could scarcely supply the people with beer, for Virginia City has a dry climate.
Originally located at 40 North C Street and destroyed by the Fire of 1865, the Union Brewery moved to its present location in 1866.
Beer was brewed in the basement, and the saloon was situated on the first floor.
Fire once again destroyed the building in 1875, and was re-built in 1876.
Since its conception, prohibition was the only evil that interrupted sale, making the Union Brewery one of the longest continuous operating saloons in Virginia City.

Erected 1986 by Julia C. Bulette Chapter No. 1864, E Clampus Vitus, to the memory of Duff Chapman.

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 1865.

Location. 39° 18.681′ N, 119° 38.95′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Nevada, in Storey County. Marker is on C North Street (State Highway 341), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 North C Street, Virginia City NV 89440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Territorial Enterprise (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Dog Saloon

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Red Light District (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinatown (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of International Hotels (within shouting distance of this marker); 601's (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Miners Union Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); E Clampus Vitus Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

The Union Brewery Marker above the iron door. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2011

2. The Union Brewery Marker above the iron door.

The Union Brewery Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2011

3. The Union Brewery Saloon

The Union Brewery Saloon in the Center. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2011

4. The Union Brewery Saloon in the Center.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,596 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.