The three-story structure was built of native limestone that was quarried 2 miles (3.2 km) to the west.
They operated Minnie Creek Brewery here until 1863 when the building was sold at a sheriff's sale to satisfy a judgment against the partners.
Rick also lost the building in a sheriff's sale in 1878 to satisfy a judgement against him.
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