Hamm’s Brewery Power Plant, St. Paul, MN

The Hamm's Brewery Power Plant in St. Paul, Minnesota, was constructed to support the brewing operations of the Theodore Hamm's Brewing Company, founded in 1865. As the brewery grew to become the fifth largest in the United States, its infrastructure, including this power plant, was essential for its expansion and production. The plant provided the necessary energy to operate the brewing machinery and maintain the cold storage required for beer production. Although the brewery ceased operations in 1997, the power plant remains as a testament to the industrial history of St. Paul and the significant role Hamm's played in the American brewing industry.