The William Simon Brewery was the successor to the John Schusler Brewery, founded in 1859. William Simon purchased the brewery in 1896, after a period as Schusler's brewmaster. It reopened after Prohibition and built a strong local following for its Simon Pure Beer and Old Abbey Ale. The William Simon Brewery managed to outlast all the other breweries in Buffalo, finally closing in 1973. First time ever on the market the former Simon Brewery, comprised of 5 buildings four stories with loading docks, ground level doors on over two acres of land. This property is ready for redevelopment to any venue. Located 3 blocks from the center of Larkinville.