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February 18, 2008 · Derek

Heidelberg Brewery Loses The Sign

Since we’re talking about signs… The Heidelberg Brewery no longer has its distinctive “Heidelberg” script and facade on the top of the building. The rumor on the street is that the sign and facade had become unsafe… that’s all we know.

Before

After

Before photo by James. There are a lot more before photos on Flickr.

Previously on Exit133

Filed under: Neighborhoods, City Projects, South Downtown Planning, Tacoma Landmarks, Brewery District, Heidelberg

9 comments

  • grubedoo February 18, 2008

    It’s about time that ugly sign was taken down. When are they going to finish tearing down this monstrosity of a building and replace it with the sweet looking new Holiday Inn?

  • altered chords February 18, 2008

    Hmmm….a dangerous sign. “Slippery When Wet” or “Dangerous Curve” These are dangerous signs. “Heidelberg” – this does not appear so dangerous to me. But I’m not a sign expert.

  • Eric February 18, 2008

    Each big windstorm you would see more sign parts strewn across C Street. Not a big surprise someone took a look at it and brought it down.

  • grubedoo February 18, 2008

    The question is, “What did they do with the sign?” and “Can I have it?”

  • RR Anderson February 19, 2008

    i betcha they got a nice little bag of silver coin for it.

    seriously though, developers will steal the teeth out of your grandma’s head if they thinker be worth a bucker two.

  • Erik B. February 19, 2008

    Great article Morgan.

    With the vandals destruction of most of the historical items in the Elks Temple though, I can see why they removed it.

  • altered chords February 19, 2008

    Morgan – Great history. Off the wall question. Any pacific northwest breweries (perhaps local) attempting to re-create this alt bier recipe?

    Sounds like it was very good. The mega breweries may have demolished good beer in the 70’s but obviously great beer can’t be “held down by the man” – (micro-brews, brewpubs etc.)

    Tacoma needs her krausenized alt bier again!

  • Jake February 19, 2008

    I hear there were some changes at the Columbia Brewery.. Maybe Derek knows something ?!

  • morgan February 19, 2008

    I always thought the Heidelberg Brewery complex would make an awesome indoor water park… and spa.