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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location | 5243 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, Arizona |
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| Coordinates | 33°32′15″N 112°10′16″W / 33.53750°N 112.17111°W / 33.53750; -112.17111 |
| Built | 1906-1910 |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000548 |
| Added to NRHP | January 30, 1978 |
History
The building opened as a beet-sugar factory in 1906 started by Glendale, Arizona founder William J. Murphy. The factory ran into a number of issues throughout its run, from needing to change water sources to wash beets, the amount of water necessary to grow sugar beets, low amounts of sugar being produced from the beets, and insect infestations in the beet crops. During World War I the factory was updated to process sugar cane to meet the country’s demand for sugar, but the crop needed increased water supply.
It has also been used as a beer-distribution center, storage facility, Squirt soda plant and soy-sauce operation. The doors closed for good in 1986. Plans to restore the factory have been discussed in the, like Forward Brands spirits in 2011.
References
- Valley 101. (2021). The Arizona Republic. https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2021/04/19/podcast-whats-history-beet-sugar-factory-glendale/7245840002/
- Leavitt, Parker. "Readers' picks: Worst West Valley eyesores". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- STAFFORD, KATHRYN (2011-08-03). "Sugar beet heart beats again". The Glendale Star. Retrieved 2024-12-16.