Brewery Blocks
Historic Photo Gallery

In the first years of the new century, Henry Weinhard's thoughts turned towards constructing a new Brewhouse. The design was included in the new building constructed after his death.

Portland Armory built in 1889 by Multnomah County to house local units of the Oregon National Guard.

The Armory is considered historically significant as a site where soldiers were mustered during the Spanish-American War and World War I.

In later years the Armory became home for hockey, roller derby and televised wrestling matches. Purchased by Blitz in 1968.

A Studebaker Executive, Arnold Blitz (1182-1940), arrived from Colorado after purchasing a half interest in the Portland Brewing Co., one of Weinhard's competitors.

An auto garage at NW 13th and West Burnside, built by the brewery in 1929, later served as auto dealership and a warehouse for Blitz Weinhard. The building sits on the site of the old one-story Brewhouse torn down in 1928.

At the turn-of-the-century, a horse-drawn beer wagon was an efficient delivery method for getting Henrys' kegs to local taverns.

A new Blitz beer can design was rolled out in 1956 as part of the brewery's centennial celebration.

The Board Guard won fame in Blitz beer commercials in the 1970s. "Well now!. Where you going with all that beer?"

On Jan. 16, 1899, "The Oregonian" published a major feature on Weinhard's brewing empire. The story noted the brewery, covering a two-acre site, produced 100, 000 barrels of beer annually.

A World War I era look at the existing Brewhouse, located at NW 12th and West Burnside,. It was completed in 1908 by the architectural firm of Whidden and Lewis, the same architects that designed Portland City Hall.

An early City Brewing Brewhouse on West Burnside. Weinhard did business as City Brewery but over the years the operation became better known as Henry Weinhard's brewery. The Weinhard and Blitz breweries merged in 1928.

An early City Brewery Brewhouse on West Burnside built by Henry Weinhard circa 1870.

Blitz-Weinhard founder Henry Weinhard (1830-1904).

A look inside the bottling facility during Prohibition. The brewery made soft drinks - called gourmet elixirs - and near beer to keep the business alive between 1914 and 1933, when Prohibition was repealed.

The brewery buried a time capsule in 1956 as part of its centennial celebration.