The History of The Cannery

Thursday, 04 November 2010 13:29 Last Updated on Monday, 14 February 2011 02:25 Written by Administrator

The History ... Eugene Barney got the Cannery off to an early start when he purchased land near the Miami & Erie Canal in 1843. Barney constructed a complex of buildings at Third and Wayne, where he provided DC electric to his tenants.

Today's development takes its name from the grocery-related business of some of the companies that took advantage of the newfangled technology of the time.

Companies like Weakley and Worman, Cincinnati Grocers, William Schull Co., or the Ach, Canby & Ach spice mills. Lowe Brothers Paint, Rike & Kellogg Parchment Paper Company and the American Cigar Co. have also occupied the buildings of The Cannery over the years.

 

History of the Cannery Names...

Barney Power Eugene J. Barney, developer, who built the corner building (424) and generated DC Electric to it's tenants (1893).
Boscul Boscul Roasting Company, Coffee Roasting Company, Can still see part of the sign painted on the east end of the building.
Brenner Penthouse Brenner Coal Company.
Canby Arch and Canby Spices Mills - coffee, spices and baking powder.
Haas Haas Brothers Tobacco Company.
International Penthouse International Proprietary Medicines located at 502 E. Third Street.
Keough & Rike Keough and Rike Paper Company.
Lindmueller Lindmueller Tobacco Company (1925).
Lowe Lowe Brothers, painting manufacturers and dealers in glass and painter's supplies. Wholesale department located at 452 E Third.
Miller Penthouse Miller Auction House, Installment House, dealers in furniture, carpet and rugs.
Scull William Scull of Camden, New Jersey owned Wm. Scull Company, which sold coffee (1930).
Sherwin Sherwin Williams Paint Company (bought out Lowe Brothers).
Weakley and Worman Weakley & Worman Wholesale, a local grocery.

Contact The Cannery

500 East Third Street
Dayton, OH· 45402
Phone 937.222.3060
Fax 937.222.3106
Email cannery@cannerydayton.com

Community Updates

THE CANNERY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE plans, organizes, and executes monthly events for residents & retailers. Themed Monthly Events occur the 3rd Thursday of each month with Strategy Meetings on the 4th Thursday of each month. Come meet your new neighbors and be a part of the committee that plans fun-filled events for residents and retailers alike. Join in the fun!
WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES:

Every Monday 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Join us for Hatha Style Yoga Classes in the Cannery Exercise Facility. Hatha Yoga increases self-awareness through the presence of breath, and promotes flexibility and greater peace of mind. Check it out!

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