01. Hydrox Company Plant
415 E 24th St. (SW Corner of 24th St. & Lake Park Ave)
1920 by Schmidt, Garden & Martin
Demolished 1988; now the site of McCormick Place

The Hydrox Company was a manufacturer of ice cream, sherbets, and soft drinks. They produced over 2 million gallons of ice cream per year at this massive plant. Several companies used this building before the site was donated for the construction of McCormick Place.

"Chicago: Lost & Found," Case 5, Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, April 13-June 15, 2010

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