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Historic Breweries and Distilleries in the Village
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Greenwich Village, the Meatpacking District, and the East Village were once home to several thriving breweries and distilleries. Over the years, many left the neighborhood due to the demand for residential construction, while others were pushed out of forced to close due to the Temperance Movement. Follow along as we look at some of the mid-19th century breweries and distilleries that once populated these neighborhoods!

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637 EAST 5 STREET

Jones's Brewery, 1853
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629 EAST 5 STREET

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