J. A. Folger and Company Plant
historic place
The J. A. Folger and Company Plant is located in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. This facility was constructed and began operations by Folgers in the late 1930s. For decades, it served as a significant site for coffee production, contributing to Houston's industrial expansion and influencing the development of the Second Ward neighborhood. Following Folgers' operations, the plant was later utilized by Continental Coffee Products and subsequently by Farmer Brothers Coffee. In 2021, the J. A. Folger and Company Plant was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is currently undergoing adaptive reuse, transforming it into a mixed-use destination that will include retail space and the Frank Liu Academy for Music and Art. This site stands as a tangible example of Houston's manufacturing history and its continuous urban development.