Town of Montrose, Dane County, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Paoli Cooperative Creamery Company Plant in the National Register of Historic Places on February 3, 2023.
The Paoli Co-Operative Creamery Company Plant exemplifies rural Wisconsin’s twentieth century creamery processing facilities. The plant processed and distributed the goods of dozens of farmers in the Paoli area, first, under the co-operative farming system, then, under the umbrella of Pabst Farms.
During its time in operation—between about 1925 and 1980—the plant expanded to incorporate twentieth century advancements in processing machinery and shipping. The Paoli Creamery was a major force in supporting the small rural community’s agricultural industry and was vital in keeping local farms afloat by limiting competition and providing an easier method for bringing their products to the market.
The former Paoli Creamery now houses the Seven Acre Dairy Company, which utilized state and federal tax credits in the rehabilitation of the building.
Additional information for the Paoli Co-Operative Creamery Company Plant is available at: https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/NationalRegister/NR2754
To learn more about the State and National Register programs in Wisconsin, visit: https://wisconsinhistory.org/hp/register/
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