The Two Brothers Roundhouse is a historic building in Aurora, Illinois, originally constructed in 1856 as a railroad roundhouse. After serving its original purpose for over a century, it was abandoned and later purchased in 1995 by a group led by NFL legend Walter Payton. It has since been converted into an entertainment complex and is currently occupied by Two Brothers Brewing, a restaurant and brewery.
This structure is notable for being the oldest surviving limestone roundhouse in the United States. Due to its historical significance, it has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, representing an important piece of American railroad and industrial heritage that has been adaptively reused.
The Two Brothers Roundhouse has recently been in the news due to a tragic incident. According to multiple news reports from November 2025, a shooting occurred at the restaurant, resulting in multiple casualties. Police investigations into the incident were widely covered by local and national media outlets.
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