Jacob Wirth Restaurant facts for kids
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Jacob Wirth Buildings
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Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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 Location in Boston
Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Built | 1844 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| MPS | Boston Theatre MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000442 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | December 9, 1980 |
| Removed from NRHP | June 25, 2024 |
The Jacob Wirth Restaurant was a very old and famous German-American restaurant and bar. It was located in Boston, Massachusetts, on Stuart Street. The restaurant first opened its doors in 1868. For many years, it was the second-oldest restaurant in Boston that had been open continuously. It closed in 2018.
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A Historic Spot in Boston
The building where Jacob Wirth Restaurant was located was built a long time ago, in 1844. It was designed in a style called Greek Revival. This style looks like ancient Greek temples. The restaurant itself started in 1868. It quickly became a popular place for people to eat and gather.
What Made It Special?
Jacob Wirth was a special place for several reasons. It was known for its German-style food and drinks. After the Union Oyster House, it was the second-oldest restaurant in Boston that had never closed.
The building was recognized for its importance. In 1980, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. Also, in 1977, the city of Boston named it a Boston Landmark. This meant its inside and outside were protected. Jacob Wirth was also the first place to sell products from a company called Anheuser Busch. The Wirth and Anheuser families came from the same small town in Germany.
Changes Over Time
In 2010, a company called AJ Simboli Real Estate bought the building. They paid $1.6 million for it. In 2018, the restaurant faced financial problems. It had to file for something called Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This is when a business needs help to pay its debts.
The restaurant was put up for sale in January 2018. Then, in June of that year, a fire caused it to close. For a while, people hoped to fix the fire damage and reopen the restaurant. There were efforts to restore it to its original look.
In March 2022, a new company, Greater Boston Bar Co., bought the building for $5.27 million. They planned to reopen the restaurant in early 2024. However, on June 25, 2024, another large fire badly damaged the building. It was completely gutted, meaning the inside was destroyed.
More to Explore
- National Register of Historic Places listings in northern Boston, Massachusetts
- The Student Prince, a German restaurant in Springfield, Massachusetts
External Links
- Website - www.jacobwirths.com
- City of Boston Boston Landmarks Commission – City of Boston
- Jacob Wirth Building Study Report – City of Boston
