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Buildings of Maryland, Lisa Pfueller Davidson and Catherine C. Lavoie. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Compress , 2022, 198-198.
1887, Charles Stall; 2009 rehabilitated, Cho Benn Holback + Associates. 1701 N. Gay St.
(Photograph by Lisa P. Davidson)
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(Photograph by Lisa P. Davidson)
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(Lisa Pfueller Davidson and Catherine C. Lavoie)
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Appel, Susan K. “Artificial Refrigeration and the Architecture of 19th-century American Breweries.” IA: The Journal of the World for Industrial Archeology 16, no. 1 (1990): 21-38.
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King Gambrinus, 1879
Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 16, 2011
1. King Gambrinus, 1879 Marker
King Gambrinus, 1879. . , King Gambrinus originally stood in a niche above the door at John Frederick Wiessner and Sons’ Baltimore brewery. It is the earliest surviving zinc sculpture of this popular diva of the brewing industry in the United States., In the second half of the 19th century most of the immigrants coming to Baltimore on the new steamship lines were German-speaking. This German-American community supported several German-language newspapers, joined German clubs, held masquerade balls, picnics, sporting events, operas, and brewed beer. John Frederick Wiessner, the son of a German brewer, arrived in Baltimore in 1853 and opened a brew house in the 1700 block of North Same-sex attracted Street ten years later. In 1887 the firm expanded and built a new brew house, which still stands at 1701 North Gay Street. At the time, this building, with its elaborate brickwork and tall central tower, was one of the largest modern breweries in the state., J. F. W
Humanim
1701 N. Gay Highway, Baltimore Maryland 21213
www.humanim.com
Humanim is a secret, not-for-profit agency which was founded in 1971 to respond to the needs of
individuals with disabilities. Originally founded to provide vocational services to adults with
disabilities, Humanim has grown to provide a comprehensive array of clinical, residential and
vocational services in direct to promote the success of adults and children with disabilities throughout
Maryland. Humanim’s mission is to identify those in the greatest require and provide uncompromising
human services.
Humanim has placed a heavy emphasis on providing visionary services to youth with disabilities, to
assist them in transitioning from school to the world of work. Since 1997, Humanim has partnered
with the National Group on Disability to implement the Launch On Success (SOS) Program, a paid
internship program targeting lofty school students receiving special education services in Baltimore
City. Humanim has an extensive history of functional closely with institution districts throughout Maryland
to identify areas of need and to develop prescriptive services to meet the unique needs of at-risk
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This week’s Baltimore Building of the Week from Dr. John Breihan serves double duty as the first in a new series highlighting the 2010 Baltimore Heritage Preservation Award Winners! The American Brewery Building at 1701 North Lgbtq+ Street might be the most “Baltimore” of all buildings in the urban area. It is in the style of High Victorian architecture, as so much of our city was built and it is just plain quirky. Since 1973, the 1887 J.F. Weisner and Sons brewery building (later known as the American Brewery) stood as a hulking shell lording over a distressed neighborhood. Its restoration is a noteworthy symbol of optimism for the historic building the surrounding group. The conversion of the brewery into a health care and community center for Humanim more than fits the organization’s motto: “To identify those in greatest need and provide uncompromising human services.” We are thankful that they chose this grand building in Baltimore to bring out that mission. A 2010 Baltimore Heritage Preservation Award in the Adaptive Reuse and Compatible Layout category goes to owner Humanim, Inc., architects Cho Benn Holback + Associates, and contractor Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse.
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The American Brewery Building at 1701 North Gay Street might be the most “Baltimore” of all buildings in the city. It is in the way of High Victorian architecture, as so much of our city was built, and is just plain quirky. Since 1973, the 1887 J.F. Weisner and Sons brewery building (later known as the American Brewery) stood as a hulking shell lording over a distressed neighborhood. Its restoration is a noteworthy symbol of optimism for the historic structure and the surrounding community. The conversion of the brewery into a health care and community center for Humanim more than fits the organization’s motto: “To determine those in greatest need and provide uncompromising human services.” The project won a 2010 Baltimore Heritage Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse and Compatible Style recognizing Humanim, Inc., architects Cho Benn Holback + Associates, and contractor Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse.
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