Borden's Creamery, San Antonio
historic place
Borden's Creamery, located at 875 East Ashby Place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, was constructed in 1933. It was initially built for Mistletoe Creamery by Borden's Associated Companies, which then acquired the plant in October of that same year. The building was designed by the San Antonio firm of Atlee B. and Robert M. Ayres. At the time, Borden's was the largest distributor of fluid milk in the United States. The creamery prospered through the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, leading to expansions. This site is significant as the only historic building in San Antonio associated with the 20th-century dairy industry. Its architecture is an intact example of Moderne industrial design. The period of its historical significance extends from 1933 to 1971. While no longer producing milk, the building was repurposed for storage in 1999. A historic rehabilitation project began in 2020, transforming the creamery into a space for local restaurants and businesses. Borden's Creamery stands as a key example of modern milk production and distribution in San Antonio's past.