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Show Brief History of the Morgan Canning Company & Buildings Researched and written by Linda H. Smith, County Historian Information provided by an interview of Paul Stuart and an article by Daisy Crouch Morgan Canning Company In 1904 James A. Anderson and James Pingree formed the Morgan Canning Company. A small building was constructed at approximately 404 East 300 North Street (State Street) for one viner and a line of pea processing equipment. In 1910 the small factory was enlarged to accommodate the needs of the successful business. By 1911 James A. and Joseph Anderson became sole owners of the company. With increased production and success of the company by 1916 a new modem facility was needed. The company constructed a new warehouselbusiness office, factory, vinery, tool shoplboiler room, and kraut factory at 385 E 300 North Street (State Street), across the street from the first plant. The canning company's success continued. However, with the death of the owners, James A. and Joseph Anderson the company and buildings were sold to Utah Packing Corporation in 1930. Canning peas was discontinued at that time and the plant only canned sauerkraut. In 1935 the company was deeded to California Packing who continued canning kraut until 1956 when the buildings were converted into a large distribution and storage center. In 1963 Jack Olsen purchased all of the canning company buildings and property. He then sold the pea factory, vinery, and shoplboiler buildings to Morgan County. The sandstone warehouse and kraut factory buildings were leased and used by several other businesses until Morgan City Corporation acquired them. The Morgan County Road Department began using the three story factory building for their shop and to store there vehicles and equipment. Little maintenance was done to the |
