When driving north on Calhoun Street in Morris, IL, past Washington Street, my wife saw some neat buildings at the end of the street to the West. So I went around the block and checked it out. Later, I learned they were the Former Gebhard Brewery. Joe Balynas reports that it was built in 1866, and the tower was added in 1896.
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| Bill Law posted The Gebhard brewery, Morris, IL built 1896, before the fencing was put up. Joseph Da Hoff Address please? Bill Law Joseph Da Hoff https://lmgtfy.com/?q=gebhard+brewery+morris+il Dennis DeBruler I had to look it up to fix my own notes: https://www.google.com/.../@41.3572817,-88.../data=!3m1!1e3 |
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| Steven Magani posted Daniel Chrnko: Gebhard Brewery. Building on the left built 1888 the one to the right 1896. Shut down in 1920 with prohibition. Then it became a flour mill. Then it became a light and mantle company until around the early 1990s when it was abandoned. This is a super special place me and my crew snuck into here New Year’s Day 2007. There were old cars from the 50s at the bottom and graffiti of 90s rock band logos at the top. So awesome. They tried to fix it up in 2013 but the owner died halfway though but it still remained heavily surveillanced. As of last year there is a new owner and they are finally getting serious it sounds like and even had an open house for people to tour. Sounds like their turning it into a convention type of place. Cannot wait to be back inside again. Charlie Hale: Gebhard Brewery. Last I heard, it’s being renovated into business condos, preserving as much historical stuff as possible. [Several answers were "incinerator."] |
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| Pamela Timme commented on Steven's post I took a picture there a few years ago and wondered what this place was too! My picture looks creepier - overcast. |
The Gebhard Brewery is for sale ! Please call Brian Blackmore of Caton Commercial RE Group at 630-207-8292 with any questions. The building has all new roofs, windows, and most clutter and debris has been removed. This 100+ year old former brewery was more recently used for manufacturing. It hasn't been used in several years, and is in need of repair. It is a conversion or restoration opportunity. The walls are true, and the foundation is sound. Brick facade needs tuck-pointing. Could be a site for a restaurant/brewery or bed and breakfast, or an office property. Windows were replaced in 2014-15.
ReplyDeleteThe building sits on +/- 2 AC of land. Site is 1 block from the Morris Business District to the east, and just a few hundred feet from the I&M Canal Towpath to the to the south. This national parkway is a favorite of hiking and biking enthusiasts. On the west, just across a small creek is Gebhard Woods State Park.
650 W Washington. Where Washington St ends.