Illinois Brewery
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About Illinois Brewery
Illinois Brewery, at Neal Ave. and 6th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 2, 1975. It was among the first 3 of Socorro’s 18 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, economics and architecture, at the national level.
What it isHistoric building in Socorro, New Mexico, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 131 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Neal Ave. and 6th St., Socorro · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
13 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Illinois Brewery
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Questions about Illinois Brewery
Is Illinois Brewery on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 2, 1975 (Register number 75001173).
Is Illinois Brewery a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Illinois 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 Illinois Brewery?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 131 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 77847630 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.