American Brewery
Also known as Wiessner Brewery
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About American Brewery
American Brewery, at 1701 N. Gay St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1973. The Register lists it for its industry and commerce, at the state level. The listing covers 2.8 acres.
What it isBrewery building in Baltimore, Maryland. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 87 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
1701 N. Gay St., Baltimore · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
12 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of American Brewery
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Questions about American Brewery
Is American Brewery on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 9, 1973 (Register number 73002179).
Is American Brewery a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Shot Tower, 1.7 miles away.
Can you visit American Brewery?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of American Brewery?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 87 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106776388 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.