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Elgin Milk Condensing Company
Elgin,
IL ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
42° 1' 46.980012",
-88° 16' 38.700012"
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Illinois State
Historical Marker
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Gail Borden, pioneer in the food preservative industry, established a milk condensing plant on this site in 1865. His discovery incorporated a process by which water was evaporated from milk, and sugar added as a preservative. This process, patented in 1856, increased the availability and variety in dairy products, allowing the populace a sanitary and nourishing alternative to fresh milk. The stringent procedures he employed inspired high standards, Revolution izing the dairy industry by 1881. This company was the largest of its kind and a major factory in determining Elgin's reputation as a dairy center. Production ceased in 1918 due to the rising cost of milk. Elgin's Gail Borden Library, located nearby, is named in his honor.
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Elgin Milk Condensing Company Illinois Map
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