Cleveland’s Forest City Brewing Company

Forest City Brewing Company, located at 6920-22 Union Avenue, opened in 1904. Under the direction of brewmeister John Silhavy, the brewery featured a Select Pilsner. After the brewery closed, the building became home to Distributors Furniture Warehouse, and it was demolished in February, 2012.

Forest City Brewing Company
Forest City Brewing Company
Rear View of Forest City Brewing Company. The Stables in the Distance Once Housed the Horses that Pulled the Wagons to Deliver the Beer.
Rear View of Forest City Brewing Company. The Stables in the Distance Once Housed the Horses that Pulled the Wagons to Deliver the Beer.
The Brewmeister's Residence on the Second Floor
The Brewmeister’s Residence on the Second Floor
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company Showing Railroad Tracks
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company Showing Railroad Tracks
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company - Top Floor
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company – Top Floor
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company - Note the Graffiti
Interior View of Forest City Brewing Company – Note the Graffiti
Forest City Brewing Company - Demolition has Begun
Forest City Brewing Company – Demolition has Begun