Johnson's Creamery

Johnson's Creamery is a red brick industrial building with a rectangular main structure and additional wings, located in Bloomington. A prominent tall smokestack rises from the site and defines the building's presence in the West Side Historic District.

The building was constructed in 1914 and served as a center for milk processing and distribution through the mid-20th century. Operations ceased in 1987, ending a significant era of local dairy industrial activity.

This site shows how milk was processed and distributed by hand during the industrial era, shaping the local food economy. The building's presence remains connected to neighborhood memory and the rhythm of the town's early development.

The site is situated in the West Side Historic District and visible from public areas, making it easy to observe the industrial structure from outside. The building's exterior and distinctive smokestack can be appreciated from street level without special access.

The site gained official recognition through the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, securing its place in the national record of preserved industrial architecture. This designation highlighted its value as a surviving example of early 20th century dairy processing operations.