Tom Denny Butter Factory
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Vermont Township
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Stanfield Rd. (Peculiar Rd.) and CTH FF
1890 for reference only- no buttery noted.
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Operated: 1880 - 1890
Buttermakers: John Stukki, Ole Gunderson, Charlie Rush, Andrew Amble, Otto Schaller
Patrons: Louis Schlick; Melvin Huset; Vernon Booth
Notes: Razed. Area originally called "Peculiary".
From "The Town of Vermont - 'The Early Years'", Marian Swoboda: "at Peculiar on County Highway FF on the upper side of the road was also built between 1880-1890. Butter rather than cheese was made at the factory. Early known buttermakers were: John Stukki, Ole Gunderson and Charlie Rush. There is no sign of any building there now.". |
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