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American Brewing Company Plant

1892 establishments in Rhode Island1922 disestablishments in Rhode IslandAmerican companies disestablished in 1922American companies established in 1892Beer brewing companies based in Rhode Island
Brewery buildings in the United StatesBuildings and structures in Providence, Rhode IslandFood and drink companies disestablished in 1922Food and drink companies established in 1892Industrial buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Rhode IslandNational Register of Historic Places in Providence, Rhode Island
American Brewing Company Plant
American Brewing Company Plant

The American Brewing Company Plant, owned by the American Brewing Company, is a historic brewery complex at 431 Harris Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island that operated between 1892 and 1922. It is a well-preserved example of a state of the art late 19th century brewery building, its original functions still discernible in its layout. It was only used as a brewery until 1922, when it was shut down by Prohibition; it has served as a warehouse and storage facility for most of the time since. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

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American Brewing Company Plant
Harris Avenue, Providence

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