The Story
Built in 1915 as the Rapid City Fire Hall in the Chicago School style, the building served as Fire Station One until the catastrophic June 1972 flood forced the department to relocate. It reopened as Firehouse Brewing Company on December 5, 1991 — billed as South Dakota's first brewpub and still marketed as the state's oldest operating brewery. The interior keeps the original fire pole, and the phone number (605-348-1915) deliberately nods to the construction year.
Surprising Facts
→ The brewery's phone number, 605-348-1915, intentionally ends in the building's construction year.
→ The original fire pole is preserved inside as decor.
→ The building's use between the fire department's 1972 departure and the 1991 brewery is undocumented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Firehouse Brewing Co.?
Firehouse Brewing Co. is at 610 Main Street, Rapid City, SD. Explore it on the When It Was interactive map.
How old is Firehouse Brewing Co.?
Firehouse Brewing Co. dates to 1915, making it more than 111 years old.
Can you still visit Firehouse Brewing Co.?
Yes — the site at 610 Main Street, Rapid City, SD still stands and remains in use today.