The Germans liked their beer

This article is about Carl Beck’s place called the Cottage Salloon near Beach Street which had a swinging door in the front and a normal door in the back for those who imbibed int the sitting room. The photos show The Cottage being moved closer to town by a team of houses. While Santa Cruz was known for its temperance movements there were many wineries, distilleries and beer gardens as small family operations.
Creator: Margaret Koch
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1985-10-13
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz
  • 1980s
Identifier: FE-Santa Cruz-70

Citation

Koch, Margaret. “The Germans liked their beer.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1985-10-13. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/144088. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.