City Park Brewery facts for kids
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City Park Brewery
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 Location in Philadelphia
Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Pennsylvania Ave., 28th, 30th, and Poplar Sts., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1856 |
| Architectural style | Romanesque, Italian Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003609 |
| Added to NRHP | July 18, 1980 |
City Park Brewery, also known as the Louis Bergdoll Brewing Company, was a large building complex in north Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1856. This historic brewery is important because some of its buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means they are recognized for their special historical value.
The Story of City Park Brewery
The brewery business began in 1849. Louis J. Bergdoll started it at 508 Vine Street in Philadelphia. For a short time, it was called Bergdoll and Schemm.
In 1856, the company built new, bigger buildings. These were located on 28th and 29th Streets. This area was close to Fairmount Park and the Schuylkill River. From 1856 until 1876, the company was known as Bergdoll and Psotta.
In 1881, the business officially became a company. It was then named City Park Brewery. Louis Bergdoll passed away in 1894. However, the brewery kept making drinks. It continued until 1920. This was when a time called Prohibition began. During Prohibition, it was against the law to make or sell alcoholic drinks.
The brewery opened again for one year in 1934. This was after Prohibition ended. After that, it stopped operating as a brewery.
From Brewery to Homes
Today, many of the old brewery buildings have new uses. They have been turned into modern homes called condominiums. One example is the "Brewery - Main Building." It is located at 825 North 29th Street. Another is "The Brewery House" on 28th Street.
Other Historic Bergdoll Homes
The Bergdoll family owned other important buildings too. A few blocks north of the brewery is the Louis J. Bergdoll House. It was built in 1885. This house has a special design called Queen Anne style. It is also listed separately on the National Register of Historic Places.
Another building is the Italianate style Bergdoll Mansion. It was built in 1890. This mansion is about 10 blocks southeast of the brewery. It is also recognized as a historic place.
