1035 Jefferson Avenue
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1035 Jefferson Avenue
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1035 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y., 14204
Lat, Long: 42.541061, -78.51285
SBL: 100.74-1-42
Ellicott Council District 
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Owner
- New Mount Ararat Temple of Prayer per City of Buffalo Property Information
 - New Mount Ararat Facebook page
 
Physical Description
- Two-story brick industrial building with hanging eaves and brackets. Part of Lion Brewery complex, later occupied by RND Machine Co.
 
Current Condition
- Vacant. Neighboring structure at 1045 Jefferson demolished in 2013.
 
History
- Constructed in 1871 by Bavarian immigrant George Rochevot for his Lion Brewery. Buffalo News
 - By 1901, the plant was producing 60,000 barrels of beer annually.
 - Rochevot dies in 1897; plant is sold and becomes Consumer's Brewery.
 - Building occupied by sheet metal shop by 1920s.
 - Plant later occupied by RND Machine Co.
 
Recent Events and Actions Taken
- September 2022: 1035 Jefferson announced as part of mixed-use project on block. "The renovated Lion Brewery Building will have commercial space on the first floor along Jefferson Avenue, which would contain a restaurant, a small museum gallery acknowledging the rich and diverse history of the building, as well as other commercial uses." T.O.P. Enterprises is leading the development. BuffaloRising
 
Other Pertinent Facts
- Lion Brewery produced "Celebrated Private Stock," "Bohemian" and "Export" beers. Buffalo News
 
Links
- Big Reveal: 1035 Jefferson Buffalo Rising, September 2022
 - The Buffalo of Yesteryear: Lion Brewery, 'Monarch Among Similar Establishments' Buffalo News, 2017
 
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Added 2022-09-27 • Last changed 2022-09-27