Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada · Est. 1899
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Why this matters
Ice production and underground/creek-cooled cellar are part of the site's historical engineering story. Legal entity: Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.. Production evidence: HISTORICAL PRODUCTION VERIFIED — SFU BRW-78.. Ownership as recorded: UNKNOWN / HISTORICAL. Owner as recorded: Robert Riesterer lineage; exact shareholders unresolved. Status as recorded: CLOSED.
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Common questions about Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.
- Is Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. still open?
- No. Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. has closed. Ice production and underground/creek-cooled cellar are part of the site's historical engineering story. Legal entity: Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.. Production evidence: HISTORICAL PRODUCTION VERIFIED — SFU BRW-78.. Ownership as recorded: UNKNOWN / HISTORICAL. Owner as recorded: Robert Riesterer lineage; exact shareholders unresolved. Status as recorded: CLOSED.
- When was Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. founded?
- Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. was founded in 1899 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
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