Richter Brewery facts for kids
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| Location | 1615 Ludington St. Escanaba, Michigan |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1900 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| Part of | Escanaba Central Historic District (ID14000123) |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000202 |
| Added to NRHP | April 15, 2009 |
The Richter Brewery, also known as the Delta Building, is an old building in Escanaba, Michigan. You can find it at 1615 Ludington Street. This building is special because it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This list includes important places in the United States that are worth protecting.
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History of the Richter Brewery
How the Brewery Started
The Richter Brewing Company began in Escanaba in 1901. They quickly hired a company from Milwaukee to design their building. The brewery was built between 1900 and 1901. It started making drinks in early 1901. Building and equipping the brewery cost about $40,000. It was the second brewery ever in Escanaba.
Changes Over Time
Over the next few years, more buildings were added. These included a keg house, an office, a bottling plant, an ice house, and a stable. Most of these extra buildings were taken down in 1929. Only the office building from 1915 remained.
The brewery stopped making drinks when the Prohibition period began. During Prohibition, it was not allowed to make or sell certain types of drinks. The building was sold in 1925. After that, it was used to make non-alcoholic drinks.
After Prohibition
When Prohibition ended, the building was sold again. The Delta Brewery Company bought it. The building was used to make drinks once more. However, the Delta Brewing Company closed down in 1940.
The building was empty for many years after that. It stayed vacant until the late 2000s.
Modern Renovation
In 2008, someone bought the building. Their plan was to turn it into apartments. The building was changed into fifteen loft apartments. It also had three spaces on the ground floor for businesses. By early 2012, the renovation was almost finished. Many apartments were rented, and one business space was filled.
What the Richter Brewery Looks Like
The Richter Brewery is a four-story building. It is about 82 feet long and 72 feet wide. It was built in a style called Late Victorian. It also has some design elements from Romanesque Revival. The building has towers on its corners. It also has windows with rounded tops.
