Oral History, Walter Hoerner

American Brewing Company building at 251 Heath Street owned by Haffenreffer.

Walter Hoerner worked for Haffenreffer Brewery from 1933 to 1959. He was the chief engineer at Haffenreffers's property at 251 Heath Street. The building was used primarily for storage and as a workshop for coopers who built and repaired wood barrels. In this oral history he speaks to a number of topics including relations with the union, the horses and wagons used for delivery, the types of beer produced, impact of beer imported from other states, and taxation.

Read the transcript of Hoerner’s oral history interview held by the City of Boston Archives here.