J.T. Polk Canning Co. - Greenwood, IN - Converted Factories on Waymarking.com

The four buildings from a former 65,000 sq ft tomato canning factory, the largest in the Midwest, were converted by a developer to become "Polk Place" small business offices. An online article (see below web page link) states that this conversion is now getting a major renovation some thirty years later to continue the commercial use of the facility.

Historical marker at site reads: James T. and Laura B. Polk started what became the largest cannery west of Baltimore by first canning tomatoes on their kitchen stove in 1872. "Polk's Best" brand of canned vegetables were sold world wide for many years. The huge factory stood just south of this site. One four story building housed a hall and library known as the Social Institute -- a center devoted to the cultural and educational betterment of the community. The factory burned in 1906. It was rebuilt in 1907 and sold in 1919. The last owner was Stokelys who did canning from 1930 to 1959. Erected by Greenwood Historical Society 1976

Address:: 450 East Main Street Greenwood, IN USA 46142 Year built: Rebuilt 1907 after fire Year converted: Late 1970s Web page: [Web Link]

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