City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement Tuesday night that will transform a vacant 1959 military building at the entrance to Fairmount Park into a brewery and beer garden. Thompson Brewing Co., which operates its flagship location on Indiana Avenue in Ward 5, will take over the 12,000-square-foot Armory building at 2501 Fairmount Blvd. The lease includes a provision allowing Thompson to terminate the agreement within 12 months of the effective date without penalty. The Armory sits at a main entrance to the Olmsted Brothers-designed Fairmount Park, and council members framed the lease as part of ongoing work to revitalize the park and surrounding River District. Ward 1 Council Member Philip Falcone said residents "are looking forward to really igniting potential in this main entrance to Fairmount Park."

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2026 06:17 UTC