Cantol Wax Company Building

The three-and-a-half-story masonry structure features terra cotta block walls, a rubble limestone foundation, and Classical Revival architectural elements at 211 N Washington Street.

Built between 1905 and 1907, the building housed the Oakes Manufacturing Company before becoming the Cantol Wax Company headquarters in 1920 after Harry Timolet relocated from Mexico.

The building represents early 20th-century industrial development in Bloomington, connecting to local governance through its association with Indiana Governor Paul V. McNutt and Mayor Thomas Lemon.

The structure now functions as an apartment building with original hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and modern amenities including washers, dryers, and secured entry systems.

The former wax manufacturing facility maintains its connection to Bloomington's limestone industry through its foundation, while offering residents a rooftop deck overlooking the county courthouse.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 39.16778,-86.53250

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25