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1 Name historic NEU14EILER BREWERY

and/or common

Location

street & number LiOl North Front Street not for publication

city, town Allentown vicinity of congressional district 1 -

state Pennsylvania code 42 county code 077

classification Category Ownership Status Present Use

district public 2L occupied agriculture L building(s) 2_ private 2L.. unoccupied 2_ commercial

structure both work in progress educational site Public Acquisition Accessible entertainment object in process yes: restricted government

being considered .X_ yes: unrestricted industrial no military

museum park private residence religious scientific transportation other:

Owner of Property

name George Hanna c/o Hanna Construction

street & number 622 Grant Street

city, town Allentown vicinity of state Pennsylvania

S. Location of Legal Description

courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Lehigh County Courthouse

street & number Fifth and Hamilton Streets

city, town Allentown state Pennsylvania

6. Rerpresentation hi dstk Surveys Pennsylvania Inventory

Sitle of Historic Places has this property been determined elegible? yes no

date December 1979 _federal .2Lstate __county _local

depository for survey records Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission

clty,town Harrisburg state Pennsylvania

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excellent deteriorated unaltered -_ original site good ruins _2X altered moved date

_ fair unexposed

Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Although the Neuweiler Brewery was completed by 1913, its architectural style is not characteristic of the early 20th century industrial design. It does follow the brewery designs of the late 19th century. The brewery complex, especially the brew house, emphasizes the vertical, however it does not follow any one style. Most likely, it is a design peculiar to Kurt W. Peuckert and Clarence B. Wunder, the architects.

The brewery's office building is located at the northeast corner of Front and Gordon Streets and is the only portion of the brewery not constructed entirely of brick. The office is 2 stories high and is constructed of granite and brick. The design of the office suggests a Greek revival of the 20th century. The main entrance is dominated by a portico with a pedimented roof. The roof is supported by two polished granite columns displaying capitals of the Corinthian Order. There is an arched doorway containing double wooden doors. The name "NETJWEILER" is carved into the granite of the portico. The facade of the office is of cut granite stone, with horizontal lines emphasized on the first floor. A belt course separates the first and second stories. The decorated cornice also suggests Corinthian influence with the use of dentils. The windows on the second floor have semi-circular openings with ornamental .keystones set in the middle of each curve. The first floor windows have flat openings with keystoned ornamental lintels. The east side of the office is attached to the brew house and is constructed of brick.

Like the 19th century brew houses, the brew house at Neuweiler's is tall and narrow. This is a6 story brick building with a copper hipped roof. The building is topped off with a cupola made of copper and glass. A small copper smokestack is also located on the roof. '

For the most part, the windows of the brew house ,have large semi-circular openings with arched brick surrounds and keystones. The walls contain brick pilasters which join the 2 belt courses and the cornice of the building. The 2 sets of belt courses divide the building into 3 major sections below the cornice.

To the north of the brew house is the stock house. This '+ story building is long and narrow and is constructed of brick. This building is also pilastered and the facade is separated into sections by belt courses. The outstanding feature of the facade is an ornamental "N" cast in concrete. The Neuweiler name is also cast in concrete above the opening for a rail-road siding, but it is partially hidden by a wall of later vintage. The roof of the stock house is flat except for a small attic section, complete with a pediment with copper details, gable roof, and a lantern-type structure with a gable roof. It appears as if it is a 7th story to the building. Since the brewery complex is not built on one level, the first floor of the stock house is below street level. Many of the windows of

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the stock house have been bricked. Those along Front Street have

flat openings, except those of the attic section which are semi-

circular. Windows in the back of the stock house have segmented

openings. The window openings along Front Street have keystones

characteristic of the brew house. The third exposed side of the

stock house has large openings in the walls that facilitated the

removal of the brewery equipment when the brewery closed. Originally

that wall contained windows with flat openings. The railroad siding

runs into the stock house where the cars were loaded on the ground

level.

A small, one story brick pump house is attached to the north wall of

the stock house. This building has a flat roof, and there is a

skylight on top.

Attached to the east side of the stock house is a one-story brick wash

house. The wash house has a gable roof, along with a lantern-type

structure that runs the length of the building. The lantern-type

structure contains windowed walls and a gable roof. A loading

platform surrounds the exposed walls of the wash house and is covered

by an awning made of corrugated steel with steel support members.

Attached to the east side of the brew house is a section of the brewery complex that contained ammonia tanks,

machinery and the chemistry lab. This building is two stories high

and has a flat roof. It also contains a lantern-type structure on

the roof, much like that of the wash house. The windows on the first

floor have flat openings. Those on the second floor have semicircular

openings with arch surrounds. Each surround is integrated with the

one next to it. As with the other buildings, this section is con-

structed of brick.

Attached to that section, to the east, is the 2k story boiler room.

The boiler room is also constructed of brick and has a gable roof with

a lantern-type structure on top. The windows on both floors have

semicircular openings with arch surrounds. The elements of the

surrounds are integrated with each other on each floor.

So far, the buildings described have been vacant since the closing

of the brewery in 1968. For the most part, the windows are broken,

hence the interiors are exposed to the elements. In short, the

buildings are deteriorating. That is not true of the rest of the

Neuweiler buildings, however.

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The 2 story brick bottling house is occupied. The building is ideal

for storage and is being used for that purpose by Mack Trucks, Inc.

The bottling house is long and it fronts along Front Street directly

north of the stock house. It is detached from the rest of the

buildings. The building was constructed at two different times,

but one cannot tell where the addition meets the original building.

The only hints are the different dates on the two copper-detailed

pediments. The copper canopy, that is above the loading area along

Front Street, is decorated with copper beer bottles along its entire

length. The upper floor contains pairs of windows with semi-circular

openings and arch surrounds. These windows also display keystones

similar to those of the brew house. The second floor contains the

loading dock on Front Street, along with pairs of windows on the

sides and rear of the building. These windows have keystoned flat

openings. The building is pilastered and contains a dentilated

cornice.

There is a large, one-story brick garage located directly behind the

bottling house. It has a gable roof with a lantern-type structure.

It contains a pediment above the garage door. The windows have

segmented openings with arch surrounds. This building also displays

pilasters.

Just south of the garage is the old fermenting cellar. Part of it

is two stories high with a gable roof, and the rest is one story

with a flat roof. It is constructed of-brick. A modern block addition

has been constructed, as the building is being used by Rozak Produce. The second floor of the original building contains windows

with flat openings.

Finally, there is the smokestack with the 'NEUWEILERT' name on it.

It is of buff-colored brick with the name in dark-colored brick.

This is in sharp contrast with the rest of the brewery complex,

which is mostly of red brick. The smokestack is located just east

of the boiler room.

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Specific dates 1911-13 Builder/Architect Peuckert and Wander Statement of Significance (inone paragraph)

The Neuweiler Brewery was important in the brewing industry of the Lehigh Valley, not just because it was one of three breweries in the City of Allentown, but also because it had the most up-to-date facilities that made it one of the most modern breweries in the U.S. It was a 1ig time brewery brewing on a local scale. The elegance of the physical plant reflects the personality of its founder, Louis F. Neuweiler, who was a perfectionist that insisted on the best.

In 1878, Benedict Nuding built the :Germania Brewery on South 7th Street, at the rear of the hotel of this name. In 1891 Louis F. Neuweiler, Sr. was taken into Nudingts firm and the business became known as the Nuding-Neuweiler Brewing Company. In 1901, Neuweiler bought Nuding's interest and brought his two sons, Charles F. and Louis P. Neuweiler, into the business. The old Germania Brewery became outmoded and the present

OYuilding was erected at Front and Gordon Streets, beginning in 1911. 1913 the old 7th Street establishment was abandoned completely and

the home of Neuweiler's was established along Front Street.

In 1934, work was started on a $200,000 building addition along Front Street, near Liberty. A new bottling system was installed- and various improvements were made. By that time, NeuweilOrs was established as one of the most modern, famous and oldest breweries in the eastern U.S.

But on August 25, 1967, Neuweiler Brewing Corporation filed a petition in U.S. District Court, Philadelphia, under the Bankruptcy Act, asking for a reorganization of the firm. This was the climax of a financial crisis. At that time, the corporation president, Philip F. Neuweiler, grandson of Louis F., who had bought out the other interests, said only 28 employees (office and maintenance personnel) were on the job.

Two trustees from Philadelphia were appointed to take over the assets and operations--claims totaling nearly $800,000 had been filed against the brewery and its owners--and for a while there was hope that the brewing operations would continue. But production ceased on May 31, 1968.

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There are some sidelights that add to the color of the brewery's history. Louis F. Neuweiler was a rather peculiar man. Everything that was his ,ad to

be .of the best quality. The present brewery complex was not uilt strictly according to the plans. The buildings exceed the original plans. Since the brewery is built on top of a subterranean lake, Louis

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F. was afraid the building would sink. So it is built on a "floating form" foundation whose footers are dug to a depth of 90 feet. The brewery also had its own wells and electricity plant. Neuweiler's even heated nearby homes from its steam heat plant.

The elegance of the building also reflects the personality of Louis F. Neuweiler. A copper cupola adorns the top of the 6 story brew house. A concrete initial "N" adorns the front facade of the brew house. Copper beer bottles adorn the top of a canopy that runs the length of the bottling house. A smokestack at the rear of the complex contains the name "Neuweiler" in dark-colored bricks, and the entrance to the office is made of granite with two pillars on either side of the doorway.

Like many breweries during Prohibition, Neuweiler's produced soda in order to remain in operation. Neuweiler's was among the first breweries to use cans in 1935.

Neuweiler Porter was "unusually high in protein" and was often pre- scribed by physicians for its "toniceffect". Neuweiler's turned out 300,000 barrels of beer and ale each year at its peak.

ARCHITECT: Peuckert and Wunder, 310 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

There is no specific information available on the architectural firm of Peuckert and Wunder. The firm consisted of Kurt W. Peuckert and Clarence E. Wunder. Peuckert was the founder of the firm, and the partnership was formed in 1910. They were located at 310 Chestnut Street and were listed in the Philadelphia City Directory as "brewers' engineers and architects". Along with the Neuweiler brewery in Allentown, Peuckert and Wunder are believed to have designed a similar brewery in Baltimore.

There is no information available on Kurt Peuckert. It appears that he was a rather obscure figure on the Philadelphia architectural scene. Clarence Wunder, on the other hand had achieved some prominence in Philadelphia.

Wander was born in Philadelphia on 11-1+-1886. He was noted for his commercial and industrial structures, especially those in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of the Central Manual Training School in Philadelphia. In 190 he began to work as a draftsman for Kurt Peuckert, architect

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and engineer. After years, he was taken into the partnership. Wunder withdrew from the partnership in 191+, after which he maintained an independent office.

Wunder's buildings are mostly located in Philadelphia. His Philadelphi buildings include: Temple University Stadium; The Pennsylvania Hotel (later named the Philadelphia Hotel); a building for Cuneo Press, Inc.; and several stores including Bonwit, Teller Company. Other buildings by Wander include: Pine Street and Kenney apartments in Haddonfield, New Jersey and Elizabeth Manor in Upper Darby, Pa.

Wunder was a member of the A.I.A. and lived in Ardmore, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia. He died on October 19, 194O.

Peuckert lived in suburban Sharon Hill. No date of birth of death is available.

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Form Prepared By name/title David J. Hojsak

organization Lehigh University date

street & number 1825 SW 29th Street telephone 215-797-2020

cityortown Allentown state Pennsylvania 18103

state Historic Preservation Officer Certification The evaluated significance of this property within the state is:

national X state local

As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service.

State Historic Preservation Officer signature

ED WEINTRAUB, Director title Office of Historic Preservation date

For HCRS use only

I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register

date

Keeper of the National Register

Attest: date

Chief of Registration

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CONTI NUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 9 PAGE

Golden Anniversary: Louis F. Neuweilerts Sons, Allentown, Pa. 1941.

pamphlet describing the brewery operation)

The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. September 21, 1969

The Morning Call/Weekend, Allentown, Pa. August 20, 1977, pp. 21+, 57

Roberts, Charles, History of Lehigh County, Allentown, Pa. Lehigh

Valley Publishing Co., 1911+

Additional information was provided by:

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

George Hanna, present owner of the brewery.

Various issues of the Philadelphia City Directory, 1907-11+.

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organization Lehigh Univer sity date

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As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the Heritagc Conservation and Recreation Service.

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PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION BUREAU FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

BOX 1026 HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17108-1026

January 22, 1991

Darlene Laudenslager Room 320, City Hall 435 Hamilton Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101

Re: Neuweiler Brewery, Allentown, Lehigh County

Dear Mr. Laudenslager:

I am pleased to inform you that the above referenced property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1980. Entry upon the National Register gives recognition to the historical, architectural or cultural merits of properties. Properties listed on the National Register receive consideration during the review of federal projects and may qualify for federal historic preservation tax credits or other assistance when available. (Currently no grant-in-aid funds are available). Enclosed is a brochure explaining the National Register program.

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Brenda Barrett Director

Enclosure BB/DGD/dc

August 4, 1980

George Manna do Manna Construction 622 Grant Street Allentown, PennsylvanIa 18104

Dear Mr. Marina:

Re: Neuweller Brewery Lehigh County

I am pleased to inform you that as of June 27, 1980, the Neuwe tier Brewery, located in Lehigh County, has been placed on the Notional Register of Historic Places. Entry upon the National Register gives recognition to the historical and/or architectural merits of the structure. Enclosed is a leaflet explaining the National Register program.

An appropriate certificate attesting to this registration will be sent out.

Sincerely,

Ed Weintraub State Historic Preservation Officer

By: Susan M. Zacher National Register Coordinator

Enclosures EW:SM Z:kad cc: David K. Bausch

David J. flojsak

- ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER

STATE PENNSYLVANIA

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Name Location

Guthrie, George W., School Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County

Somerset County Courthouse Somerset Somerset County

Neuweiler Brewery Allentown Lehigh County

Troxell-Steckel House Egypt Lehigh County

Simon, Herman, House Easton Northampton County

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Also Notified PH MC Honorable Richard S. Schweiker

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Honorable Daniel J. Flood Honorable John P. Murtha Honorable Donald L. Ritter

For further information, please call the National Register at (202)343-6401.

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George Hanna c/a Hanna Construction 622 Grant Street Allentown, Pennsylvania

Dear Mr. Hanna:

The Neuweiler Brewery, Allentown, Lehigh County will be considered by the State Review Board for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is the Federal Government's official list of historic buildings and other cultural resources worthy of preservation. Enclosed is a copy of the criteria under which properties are evaluated.

Listing In the National Register makes private owners eligible to be considered for Federal Grants-in-Aid for historic preservation and provides limited protection through comment by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation on the effect of federally financed, assisted, or licensed undertakings on historic properties. If the property Is depreciable and is listed in the National Register, there are also certain provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1976 that may apply. Section 2124 of the Tax Reform Act of 1976 encourages preservation of historic depreciable structures by allowing favorable tax treatments for rehohilltattells. b addition, it discourages destruction of historic buildings 'y eliminating certain otherwise available Federal tax benefits both for demolition of historic structures and for new construction on the site of demolished' historic buildings. If the property contains coal resources and Is listed in the National Register, certain provisions of the Surface Mining and Control Act of 1977 make it less likely that surface mining of the coal will be permitted by the State or Federal Government.

I, you wish to comment on whether the property should be nominated to the National Register, send your comments to Ed Weintraub, State Historic Preser-vation Officer, Office of Historic Preservation, Box 1026, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120. Comments must be received before the State Review Board considers this norninat ion on March 7, 1980. A copy of the nomination Is on file in our off ice and will be made available to you upon request.

Sincerely,

Ed Weintraub State Historic Preservation Officer cc: Lehigh County Commissioners

Mayor Joseph Daddona, City of Allentown


January 17, 140

George Hanna do Hanna Construction 622 Grant Street Allentown, Pennsylvania

In Re: Neuweller Brewery Lehigh County

Dear Mr. Hanna:

1 am extremely pleased to advise you that the Neuweller Brewery has been evaluated by our staff and determined to be worthy of inclusion In the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places, which we maintain for this Commis-sion. The Inventory is a listing of important properties and areas used to assist public officials and private citizens in planning numerous projects and activities.

As you may 1010w, critical natural resources like air, forests and water receive very special consideration during the planning and execution of various public and private development projects. Similarly, the preservation of valuable historic resources should be considered fully as our communities continue to grow and prosper. The Inventory contains thousands of historic sites, structures and districts we believe worthy of consideration in planning undertakings that might affect the preservation of an important part of Pennsylvania's rich heritage.

If you would like more information about any aspect of our restoration or historic preservation program, please call us at 717-787-4363.

Sincerely,

Ed Weintraub State Historic Preservation Officer


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

December 5, 1979

Susan Zacher Office of Historic Preservation Wm. Penn Memorial Museum Box 1026 Harrisburg, PA 17108

Dear Susan,

Can you please review the enclosed information and

call me if anything else is needed.

The nomination was done by one of the City's

interns, David Hojsak, and appears to be in

order.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

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