Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Warehouse

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Warehouse is a nine-story concrete building with repeating sections formed by concrete columns and brick filling, located along Jersey City's waterfront. The structure holds eight freight elevators, two passenger elevators, and loading docks on three sides for moving goods in and out.

The building operated from 1900 to 1929 as a supply center for stores across New Jersey. Its construction marked a shift toward modern distribution methods that required larger, more efficient warehouse facilities to handle growing retail demand.

The warehouse shows how this grocery company cared for its workers through ninth-floor dining spaces that were unusual for industrial buildings of that time. These rooms reflect the company's investment in employee wellbeing during an era when such facilities were uncommon.

The building can be viewed from outside, though interior access is limited since it is a protected historic landmark. Visiting during daylight hours allows you to see the architectural details and brick and concrete work along the waterfront.

The building originally contained machinery for roasting coffee, showing it did more than just store goods. This production capability made it a processing center as much as a warehouse and reveals how advanced the operation was for its time.