Winz Brewery

The Winz brewery was originally built on Manitowoc Street in 1860 by Misters Hall and Loescher. It changed hands many times before Werner Winz purchased all interests in the brewery in 1881. In 1888, it became known as the Menasha Brewing Company.  It burned in 1895.

Winz built this replacement structure three stories high and of a fireproof construction.  It was located on the corner of First and Manitowoc Streets. The brewery pictured remained in operation until Prohibition caused it to close in 1920. At its peak, Winz brewed 5000 barrels of beer yearly and shipped them all over Wisconsin. Today, a small park, Winz Park, resides on the site.