The sounds of friendly chatter filled the air at Fisher Brewing, while indie rock artists like Wunderhorse and MJ Lenderman floated over the speakers. The big brick building is made up of wide, open rooms. But the big garage doors spanning the walls hint that it wasn’t always the lively bar it is today.
Just a decade ago, it was an old, empty auto shop in the heart of the Granary District, just southwest of Salt Lake’s Downtown. Colby Frazier, co-owner and the head brewer, said the cheap warehouse space is what drew them there.
“We definitely opened eight years ago because of what the Granary District was, not necessarily what it would become,” Frazier said.
The Granary District is one of Salt Lake’s oldest districts, historically known for manufacturing, processing and storing goods. In the last few years, that reputation has changed. The neighborhood has taken on a new identity as a cultural hub, home to local restaurants, bars, businesses, art and live music.
“Before this, it was really overlooked,” said Granary District Alliance board member and local muralist Josh Scheuerman. “We’ve tried to go back through history and redefine what we are and what we want to be.”
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