Later Years and Family
In 1859, Weinhard married Louisa Wagenblast, and they had two daughters. A Mason, he was also a member of several German societies in Portland. This included helping to found the Portland German Aid Society, with other civic activities including providing funds to build a church adjacent to the brewery. Other business interests outside of the brewery included stakes in the Portland Hotel, the West Side Railway, and the New Grand Central Hotel. In 1887, Weinhard offered to pump free beer into in the Skidmore Fountain for its dedication; the city declined the offer. Henry Weinhard died on September 20, 1904, in Portland at the age of 74 and was buried in River View Cemetery. The brewery he built remained in operation in Portland until 1999.
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