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Gran Cervecería Traube - San José / Barrio Amón site
Barrio Amón / Río Torres, San José, San José, Costa Rica
- Founded
- 1900
- Closed
- 1900
- Archive ID
- TB-6P46TSYQ
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Summary
Official Bomberos historical site page states José Traube moved the operation to San José in 1900, installing it on finca El Ballestero beside the Río Torres at the site now occupied by Estación Metropolitana Norte. FIFCO acquired Traube in 1912; the brewery site remained an urban landmark and closed in 1966.
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The Beer Library
Beers
Pilsen
RetiredPilsner / historical brand
(Historical San José production)
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Common questions about Gran Cervecería Traube - San José / Barrio Amón site
- Is Gran Cervecería Traube - San José / Barrio Amón site still open?
- No. Gran Cervecería Traube - San José / Barrio Amón site has closed (1900). Official Bomberos historical site page states José Traube moved the operation to San José in 1900, installing it on finca El Ballestero beside the Río Torres at the site now occupied by Estación Metropolitana Norte. FIFCO acquired Traube in 1912; the brewery site remained an urban landmark and closed in 1966.
- When was Gran Cervecería Traube - San José / Barrio Amón site founded?
- Gran Cervecería Traube - San José / Barrio Amón site was founded in 1900 in Barrio Amón / Río Torres, San José, Costa Rica.
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