William A Menger Brewery (BR018-01)
City: San Antonio
Overview
William A Menger Brewery (BR018-01) operated in San Antonio, Texas. This overview will expand as more historical details are uncovered.
History
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Location
Historical Address: 237/239 Blum St, San Antionio, TX 78205
Modern Address: 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
Location Notes: The original brewery sat behind the Menger Hotel
The Menger Brewery complex (Menger → Mrs. Menger → Charles Degen → Louis Degen) was located on Blum Street, directly behind the hotel.
Blum Street was later shortened and partially absorbedDuring early 20th‑century redevelopment:
Portions of Blum St. were vacated
Parcels were renumbered and merged
The frontage along Alamo Plaza expanded
The Menger Hotel acquired adjacent parcels
The brewery parcel became part of the modern Menger Hotel block
The modern address 204 Alamo Plaza corresponds to the front-facing parcel of the Menger Hotel complex.
Latitude: 29.42552
Longitude: -98.48763
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Products & Brands
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Owners
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Key Personnel
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Corporate & Brand Lineage
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Other Brewing Locations
No additional brewing locations recorded.
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Closure & Legacy
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