Photograph by Caitlin Abrams
Waldmann Brewery & Wustery
Photo courtesy of Waldmann/The Minnesota Historical Society
Former Waldmann Brewery & Wustery building in 1857
A St. Paul dwelling in this 1937 photo, the original 1857 saloon façade was filled in with stonework.
Waldmann Brewery & Wurstery stakes a solid claim to being the oldest commercial building in the Twin Cities. Specifically, the limestone saloon, near the High Bridge off West Seventh in St. Paul, dates back to 1857. (The competition is long gone.)
As the room comes back to life, Waldmann will be sticking to tradition by brewing some fine old-style German lagers. To go with your pilsner, dunkel, or kölsch, you’ll find fresh-made sausages and dumplings. Completing the restoration are historically correct whale-oil lamps and steamboat chairs. It’s an easy way to pass an evening—or another century. 445 Smith Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-1857, waldmannbrewery.com
