manistee iron works
iron works café is a farm to table cafe located on river street in manistee .
a café breathing new life into the old manistee iron works building and helping their community along the way .
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ex - cell - o later expanded the original 1907 building and continued to operate out of the manistee iron works until late july of 1981, when the company announced they were ceasing operations in manistee due to a lack of business .
my husband and i visited iron works while on our honeymoon in manistee. the first day we stopped by, they were closed. we were so intrigued by the concept of the
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manistee community kitchen is establishing iron works cafe to pursue its mission of providing access to healthy foods and teaching how to make healthy wholesome food choices. our success with food rescue, community gardens and farmers markets has led to this opportunity .
the iron works cafe is a farm to table cafe located in downtown manistee, who aims to feature wonderful local, seasonal flavors in celebration of our community’s rich past and bright future. join us for great food and good vibes! wifi available .
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community bonus ~ iron works cafe will offer cooking classes that deliver culinary and nutritional education at a fee. this will help with cash flow and will advance the mission of manistee community kitchen. scholarships for qualifying families will be offered to allow access to these classes by everyone .
specializing in casting, fitting, and machinery repair, the manistee iron works was birthed on the corner of river and smith streets in 1871 by manistee residents john bowie and nels johnson. after johnson left, bowie had a string of different partners in the burgeoning business. by 1883 the firm was incorporated with bowie as president and george ray as vice president .
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coming from oregon, we' re very familiar with small places that serve local produce and pride themselves on simple but quality food. iron works cafe is just like being at home. the food was simple, fresh, and very good. the cafe is inside an old iron works building with some fun details. the staff were friendly and attentive. all around a very good meal .
i' m almost afraid to write this review because i don' t want my special new place in manistee to get too discovered - but it' s too good to not share! iron works cafe is a gem of a place in a unique setting - that of ...
while driving through town, we stopped at iron works. the food was wonderful. the roast veggie medley was amazing, as well as the chicken sandwich, and everything locally sourced and prepared fresh. i would definitely recommend this place
the concept: eating healthy and local is done easier when it is done as part of a community. the iron works cafe strives to provide a gathering place that features local flavors and helps the community convene around simple, scratch - cooked food .
we have chosen the iron works for breakfast. we really enjoyed it, no mainstream, just healthy and very good food. there are always some specials prepared according your wishes. the service is very friendly and fast. in any case a good recommendation .
where does our name come from? the cafe will be located in the iron works building on the east end of river street, manistee' s equivalent of the b. o. b. (big old building). in 1907, this fabulous building was brand spanking new but finally shut its doors in 1981 when ex - cell - o, maker of small machine parts, stopped its operations in manistee. many of you will recognize the old photos that will be featured at the cafe .
what a sweet place to find! i was traveling through from near traverse city and was looking for a local spot with fresh ingredients and delicious food. iron works delivered! ! i got in there 5 minutes before they closed and the staff there were so kind and welcomed me right in. i got the butternut squash waffle, hash, and pork belly. it was so good. iron works was working it! they exist to bless their community, too. good hearts and good food. if i lived there i' d be there every week !
cute new place that offers delicious, healthy food and that gives back to the community. not your typical menu items (which is a good thing). my wife and i had breakfast at the iron works cafe; she had the farmers omelette and i had the butternut squash waffle. both came with a side of root vegetable hash that was fantastic. best coffee in town; it' s provided for free by higher grounds coffee in traverse city and the iron works cafe offers it for free to customers and asks you consider a donation which goes to the local food pantry. service was fast and friendly and this will be a must stop for us next time we' re in manistee .
what a gem! this place is not just special for manistee, but for west michigan. the owner is so friendly and welcoming ,
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iron works cafe will collaborate with schools, organizations and government programs throughout manistee county to provide students with on - the - job training and mentoring in the day - to - day operations of a successful business. the cafe also will assist participants in bettering their personal life skills. rita mccann as life coach will work with the students, both on skills in the restaurant and those that can be used in ”the real world”. rita also will act as liaison with partner community agencies .
the iron works café is a division of the manistee community kitchen. this non - profit restaurant is designed to offer locally sourced foods to provide a more sustainable food system in our county. it is also designed to provide healthier choices in manistee by addressing sodium and chemical contents (preservatives / fillers), fat content and appropriate portioning. our mission is to positively affect hunger and obesity in our county. we organize and supervise the farmers market and grow food to fill our food pantries at no cost to them. we have a pay it forward meal voucher program and provide garden space to residents of manistee city in order that they may grow their own food. we realize there are many lofty goals in this mission. so far so good. the biggest part of what we do is education! we want people to know and understand that healthier choices mean healthier lives! ! !
description: the iron works café is a division of the manistee community kitchen. this non - profit restaurant is designed to offer locally sourced foods to provide a more sustainable food system in our county. it is also designed to provide healthier choices in manistee by addressing sodium and chemical contents (preservatives / fillers), fat content and appropriate portioning. our mission is to positively affect hunger and obesity in our county. we organize and supervise the farmers market and grow food to fill our food pantries at no cost to them. we have a pay it forward meal voucher program and provide garden space to residents of manistee city in order that they may grow their own food. we realize there are many lofty goals in this mission. so far so good. the biggest part of what we do is education! we want people to know and understand that healthier choices mean healthier lives! ! !
all of the staff at iron works made our experience the best. the food was served hot & with a smile. i' d recommend the pork sandwich - tasty! the menu had great variety, if a bit limited. each meal seemed well - balanced with care taken to bring out flavors of the locally - sourced seasonal ingredients. i' ll be back! !! !
chef al brings extensive experience to iron works cafe. in 2011, he was project manager of a 6000 - square foot renovation for dc kitchen' s new fresh start catering and commissary space. from 2002 - 2007, he was owner operator of aldo’s italian steakhouse, a renovation project in falls church, virginia that involved concept development, budgeting, employee training and everything else it takes to run a successful restaurant .
the biggest risk of this project is that the public does not support the cafe. we can do great things if the people of manistee will work with us to help those in need .
we are so excited to have found a breakfast spot in manistee where the coffee is excellent along with delicious food! we started out with a lavender lemon cookie and zesty lemon blueberry muffin. perfect !
highly recommend the farmers scramble and blueberry waffle. excellent food, farm to fork, community gar - eden, awesome creative flavors, great space to love and be loved. if you visit manistee, put th
. and the food - the harvest pumpkin waffle was the special that day, and i was in heaven! came complete with root veggie hash and turkey links. this will be a new manistee tradition for me .
we' ve been bicycling / camping around upper michigan that past week, and have encountered - - based on tips from locals - - some truly outstanding eateries. today, for lunch, we pedaled our bamboo tandem up the road from ludington to manistee, fighting a mild headwind, and once in town, turned east down the main drag to the iron works. we were greeted by very friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful staff, and ordered a black bean burger and a tipsy whitefish sandwich. sue says her black bean burger, with heirloom tomato, arugula, and garlic aioli, was the best burger evah! my whitefish with bourbon bbq sauce was really really good, too. we cannot recommend this place highly enough. try it .
in addition, the students will help out in the gardens operated by manistee community kitchen and will visit participating farmers. this will give students a new appreciation of where and how food is grown ~ and the opportunity to get their hands dirty .
it is always a pleasure for my wife and i to visit the iwc. danni, kirstie and staff are creative, hard working and a breath of fresh air to the manistee food scene. thanks for great food and great spirit of community .
we tried the new breakfast joint in town on one of our weekend trips to manistee. the food was great and it was a total added bonus to learn when we got there that they are part of a mission to feed the community in ...
the iron works cafe is one of the most well kept, kind and generous businesses in town. everything is fresh and local. dani and her team do an amazing job of offering healthy yet creative menu items that are always a hit. my absolute favorite part of this establishment is that they offer a
pay ahead
type of deal, where you can
donate
meals to others. simply walk in and ask to
pay it forward
5, 10, and even 15 dollar increments, fill out a card and boom you' re done! they make it so easy to be generous: )
just outside our windows. . this is a unique cafe in many ways. this non profit organization is working to fight hunger and obesity in manistee county. along the way we celebrate art, food, music, community, and kindness. . open weds - sunday 8 - 3
take note - - manistee should be incredibly proud of iron works! it' s mission is both vital and beneficial: to offer delicious, healthy, locally - sourced food, prepared and served by members of the community, with an added emphasis on helping those in need (free soup nights, donation - based coffee, food vouchers for those who need a meal but can' t afford the regular cost, etc). the interior of the cafe has been thoughtfully and tastefully designed, with shiny wooden tables and mason jars of fresh wild flowers. because they are still in the start - up phase, the menu is still limited, but we enjoyed the iron worker sandwich (barbequed chicken and slaw on multigrain bread), the savory veggie chips, and the iced tea. everything tasted fresh and small batch - - no preservatives, microwaves, or cans of industrial glop in sight! the staff was hardworking, pleasant, and happy to discuss the provenance of all of the ingredients. if you are in the giving mood and want to juice up your karma bank, you can buy prepaid food vouchers for community members who are hungry and in need of a helping hand. we left the cafe feeling nourished in both body and spirit !
saw this place on trip advisor weeks ago while planning the lake michigan circle tour and could not to get here. such a great atmosphere, staff, food and in the repurposed area of manistee. gotta come back. had the hen and goat and farmers skillets breakfast. the veggie hash is phenomenal. great start to a awesome motorcyclists day !
there is a reason that this place consistently gets 5 star reviews. it is unique, great food, community oriented, great location and wonderful staff. so glad i found this on yelp. we had breakfast here on our last day in manistee and wanted to do a fun breakfast before driving back to the chicago area. our family had the scrambled egg wraps, pancakes with yogurt, homemade granola and real maple syrup, and the butternut squash waffle with veggie hashbrowns. too bad we did not go for lunch sometime. lunch looked just as creative .
great concept, nonprofit restaurant that serves farm to table healthy delicious food. we had the garbanzo bean soup (wonderful), the scrambled egg turkey sausage wrap and the pita with root vegetables, fresh greens and veggies which was topped with fresh sauerkraut and garlic aioli. everything was fantastic. versatile menu. so grateful we found this place. they have a takeout menu as well. would be an easy gourmet food pickup as it' s a block east off 31 for travelers driving through manistee to places further north. staff were delightful and the place had a cool vibe. plenty of parking. highly recommend !
manistee just keeps getting better and better with all its local businesses and this is another great addition. first the food is exceptional... i can' t get over their squash hash - healthier than potatoes and so much flavor. i could eat it at every meal. i got the scrambled egg wrap which was just so delicious. the hash was inside of it along with a bunch of other goodness. i put some of their green salsa on it for a little kick. my family got the special skillet and the hen and the goat and no one was disappointed. the coffee is
free
- donations to the community kitchen welcome and with a $ 20 donation you get a bag of free trade coffee. they also have a pay it forward donation program where you donate $ 10 and that helps someone in need get a meal. the staff is fantastic and totally into what they' re doing for the community. i can' t get over how awesome this place is. support local and keep this open !
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roughly bounded by 38th st. , watson rd. , birchwood, fairfield, & central aves. ,
however, after a dispute that included legal proceedings, ray eventually became president of the company and constructed a new building on the corner of ashland and jones streets in 1887. in 1907 the firm expanded again and another building was constructed on land located south of the 1887 structure .
in 1953 both the business and the building were acquired by the michigan tool company which operated machine shops in both detroit and traverse city .
by the mid - 1960s, michigan tool had been bought out by ex - cell - o, a troy based company which specialized in making small machine parts for other machines .
today, the building has been used by a michigan movie / production company as a studio space, and has also housed a cafe and with adjacent outdoor community garden .
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just had about the best lunch i' ve had in 60 + years! the buffalo chicken wrap and sweet potato hash, perfectly done and spiced. thanks !
went here for breakfast and had the southwest scramble and it was great. the restaurant uses fresh local foods and is locally owned. i was a little leery about the root hash, but it turned out to be great. their salsa and coffee are also ...
we were on the road from up north and looked at trip advisor for places for lunch along our route. as soon as i saw ‘local focus’ and ‘not for profit’, well... the decision was easy! know that they are only open wed - sunday (so, closed mon ...
small, unassuming diner run by a non - profit organization with the goal of bringing healthy, local food to the community. example: instead of fried potatoes, we had a (not fried) vegetable hash with our perfectly spiced pumpkin pancakes. coffee was also exceptional (i' m fussy about coffee)... .
this eatery is in an old factory. it' s not big but we had no trouble getting a seat around 12: 30 on a friday. the butternut squash waffle was terrific, i tried a companion' s. i had the chicken salad, chunky chicken & not too much mayo... .
we had the chicken salad with homemade ranch dressing and tomato soup. we also had the grill cheese with tomato soup. great food and great service! we also took home two muffins: )
stopped in for breakfast, and was immediately greeted by friendly staff. the food was fantastic - - i had a southwest scramble with veggie hash, and my mom had butternut squash waffles with a fruit compote. both were fantastic. this establishment is actually a non - profit that supports ...
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my husband and i love food. we love trying new places and bold menu choices. we stumbled across this incredible
, cute place on a weekend getaway in west michigan. honestly, we couldn’t have better thi
ngs to say about this cafe. the menu was creative and equally delicious .
plus, the service was top knotch. our waitress was so helpful, offering us insider tidbits about the area so we could get the most of our trip. also, this restaurant
g! if we’re in the area again, we will for sure be stopping by again .
i had the pleasure of working with dannee when she catered my mom' s 80th birthday party. she arrived on time, was extremely profession
ing to any request. should you ever need a caterer, get dannee; you will not be disappoint
dannee and her crew go the extra mile to do it right... in
healthy, fresh, seasonal and tasty goodness. all of it locally sourced. my fav is the farmer' s skillet breakfast specials. i always leave feeling like i' ve done something really good for my body. i al
so love their
pay it forward
program that ensures that anybody - no matter who they are - can get a free, healthy meal any time .
, they make you feel like you' re sitting at home. the food is outstandin
on, i finally got to go try the campfire chicken sandwich i had heard so much about. i was not disappoint
g! i would highly recommend this can' t wait to go back and try breakfast there. dani you have done an amazing job .
bring my friends here when they are visiting. i love their mission of h
ealthy eating, local resources and helping those in need. i' m looking forward to helping out with soup night, and l hope some of my artwork sells so l can donate more to their cause even when l am not there! ❤😃🌸
and great food for a great cause. the root hash is a perfect switch from the usual hash browns. they always have new specials and try to accommodat
is at the top of your list! � dannee, kirstie, andrew, jenny, and connor: thank you! god' s blessing on your passions journies, hearts, and space .
teaching the community about good, whole and fair foods, that we came back on our last morning. i am so glad that we did. great concept, great intentions, great employees and amazing food. there' s something about eating real food made with a love for the community that does the soul good. i' m a bit envious that there isn' t a place this great everywhere
cool, little np joint serving local fare. had the special of the day, pumkin waffle topped with apple compote, granola, cinnamon and apple pieces. came with turkey sausage and root veggie hash. it was
service was attentive and pleasant. building is cool too, the old vault has seating for larger groups. definitely
wonderful place for breakfast or lunch with nice menu options. staff very friendly and accommodat
ing and they take great pride in what they have created. part of what their garden harvests, goes ba
everyone who knows me, knows that i am not the health food nut in the family. with that being said, we had a great experience
seriously the best eggs in the basket i' ve ever had. farm fresh eggs, goat cheese on top, bakery whole wheat bread, and veggie hash with beets, carrots, onions, sweet potatoes and white potatoes
who runs it is also the chef and the hostess. we loved every meal we had there, we even catered out a lunch for friends, and the whole
such a unique place! !! may 2016. new menu, new services, new beginning. .
prettiest 4 corners. . east river street! come see the cafe this year! soon! breakfast coming soon. . lunch is allll week, 10 - 3. . breakfast and lunch next week, 8 - 3. .
that' s right! we scraped together some resources. open thursday 2 - 8pm. friday 8am - 3pm. buffet both days. minimum donation 5. 00 please .
roasted butternut squash to make a sauce for a
pasta bar
wedding reception. we predict some waffles in your future as well... ... hmmmm .
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what an enormous breath of fresh air. real food for people who care about what goes into their bodies. also for people who care about supporting the local community and their farmers. exhale - thank you. and see you every time we are up here! ! !
do you love farm - to - table, local, fresh food for breakfast / brunch / lunch and supporting an awesome nonprofit helping to bring fresh food to the community? then this is the place for you. and the service was super friendly and sincere. (how anyone can be that perky in the morning is beyond me but then again i' m not a morning person .) the scrambler with their housemade root vegi hash is sooooo good. the kids menu is one of the best i' ve seen, with fresh healthy choices. the pancake had hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. i can' t wait to go back. may go back tomorrow .
we stumbled into this place looking for coffee. seemed cute so we went back the next day for sunday brunch. so much fun. the setting is great, in the old ironworks. food: one of us had a dish that was kind of an egg in a basket but with goat cheese and basil that elevated this simple dish to something divine. the earth element on the plate was delicious root vegetable hash. the other of us had a
pancake rollup
- - crepes around fresh fruit and creamy stuff with something savory something maybe. like some herbs? who knows how they did it. but it was delicious and more subtle than you would expect at first bite. this is a community restaurant. they list their principles on a card at the table. sourcing locally, paying well, giving back to the community. so eating there you feel part of some nice paradigm shift, expressed in a way that makes the dining experience taste all the sweeter. the staff and management are both thinky and delightful. if may is waiting on you, don' t miss the chance for some good conversation with her .
this place is nice. the server was friendly, knowledgeable, and took great care of us. the food was delicious. i had the wrap which was very flavorful and perfectly portioned. my wife had the special, pecan raisin french toast and added berries. delicious as well. this place is clean and quaint with great food and a wonderful atmosphere. the coffee was also pretty good. no negatives. there seems to be some mystery behind the
hash
and other diners were questioning it. it' s root vegetables chopped up in 1 / 2
cubes and grilled like american fries. did i mention it is delicious. it' s not greasy, frozen, potatoes like most diners. it' s awesome, locally sourced vegetables that most don' t experience in a lifetime (sad). keep up the good work iwc! !
cute little cafe that' s also a nonprofit. very friendly and helpful staff and tasty sandwiches .
wow! ! what a great healthy delicious organic cafe! ! we are living in denver and this is right up our alley. we ate the fish sandwich was delicious, chicken salad on salad was great, homemade chips are great, homemade chicken noodle soup was really amazing great noodles! had turkey sausage and yogurt parfait all was very flavorful quality ingredients! this place is a gem
this place is fantastic! excellent service with an even better mission. healthy food made from home grown ingredients. can truly say you feel good about what you ate after eating here. farmers scramble and rolled pancakes are delicious. most ingredients grown onsite in the garden. as a heads up, its cash only so come prepared. will visit again next time we' re in town .
food was delicious and healthy, service was great. i feel like they don' t get as much foot traffic being on the other side of river street, but it' s healthy, delicious and affordable so definitely worth checking out .
cutest, friendliest, most environmentally friendly place in town! the customer service is the best! menu is completely seasonal, food is fresh and local. the menu is diverse, picky eaters can find something they' ll like (i. e. chicken and the hen). cute and very clean atmosphere. they have a back room perfect for larger parties. ultimately, it' s a non - profit seeking to combat hunger and obesity. they have a special place in my heart !
food was soooooo good and loved all the locally sourced menu options. the staff was amazing and knowledgeable .
this cafe is in a barn or former bank in a small lakeside town. we stopped here while driving the michigan coast. the town and the eatery are so pretty! the staff are on top of their game! our server had the details of the whole menu memorized, fielded all of our questions, worked to accommodate every request, and was extremely friendly, i was impressed by her energy level! the breakfast was so yummy; it has been a month since we were there but i think we had some sort of squash waffle with fruit, chili, and perhaps a scramble. it was all tasty and we rested easy knowing that the food was sourced mindfully and that the restaurant really embedded itself as part of the local community .
“our family had the scrambled egg wraps, pancakes with yogurt, homemade granola and real maple syrup, and the butternut squash waffle with veggie hashbrowns. ” in 3 reviews
“i got the scrambled egg wrap which was just so delicious. ” in 2 reviews
“i was traveling through from near traverse city and was looking for a local spot with fresh ingredients and delicious food. ” in 3 reviews
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used to be an old factory .
get yo waffle on. one of the best i' ve ever had. local mi syrup too .
currently this cafe is being used for private catering and events. the space can accomodate your private party, or meeting. daily operations have been temporarily suspended .
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the building has been given a clean bill of health, ready for renovations that will transform its southwest corner into a cafe serving nutritious and interesting dishes made with fresh, local products. your kickstart donation will purchase the equipment and building materials to get the work underway. to round out the construction budget, several grant applications are waiting approval. a team of volunteers, under the leadership of chef al frye, is working alongside professional contractors, stretching every dollar that is pledged .
a training class will be held at least weekly with chef al and coach rita, who will work with each student to evaluate past progress and lay out lesson plans for the next week. over a four - month period, students will work in all aspects of the business, using curriculum developed and provided by the national restaurant association .
each student will rotate through all stations in the restaurant, including food prep, broiler, grill, salad, dishwasher and all areas in the dining room. the students also will learn management responsibilities such as scheduling, ordering, bookkeeping, marketing, menu planing and supervising other staff members. this format not only gives the individual an overall view of restaurant operations but also promotes good team - building skills. a cafe also is a perfect place for students to master such life skills as healthy living, punctuality, teamwork and customer relations .
upon completion of the program, each student will receive an overall evaluation of their participation and a certificate of completion. coach rita and chef al will work with the graduates on job interviewing techniques and assist in their job search post - graduation .
this program intends to benefit the entire community. toward this end, the project will incorporate local business products and people as much as possible. for example, the menu will always include meats and produce from local farmers. another possibility is allowing local artists to display artwork that would be available for sale .
the cafe aims to feature local and seasonal foods to help their community thrive to be healthier .
with the new space, they will be able to include community gardens and farmers markets .
café director dannee hoffman says they were open for about 10 weeks last year, as a test drive .
“it’s super exciting, you never know what you’re going to get for turnout, but i can tell you the support for this project through the years has really been phenomenal, ” says café director, dannee hoffman .
dannee says the café will also provide work opportunities, educational seminars and community meals .
what a great cafe. their concept of paying it forward is evident throughout the restaurant. the food was made with love and friendship. i dont come across this type of place very often in my travels. it has a small town heart with a 5 star pallet. i hope to return in the future .
stopped for breakfast. small place, great food with fresh ingredients from there own garden. friendly, good service and reasonable pricing. will stop again. only breakfast and lunch hours however .
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1906 / 07 text ad - makers of... marine engines, ... saw mill machinery, etc. 1906 and 1907 american marine engineer
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found this place on trip advisor. went for lunch. freshly made food and great tasting. definitely recommend .
all homemade, reasonably priced food... easy to find in a historic building... and the staff are super friendly: )
the manistee iron works , also known as the excello factory , was a manufacturing company based in manistee , michigan . while the company has since gone out of business , the factory built by the company in 1907 continues to bear the company 's name and is a landmark in manistee 's historic downtown area . the manistee iron works was founded in the 1870s as a foundry and machine shop . in the late 1880s , the facility began manufacturing heavy machinery , including pumps and evaporation pans , for the area 's burgeoning salt industry . a prior structure was destroyed by fire in july 1901 . at the time of the fire , the ludington chronicle reported that the iron works was " one of manistee 's best industries and was doing a very large business . " in 1904 , the manistee iron works was contracted to manufacture " a complete salt-making plant " for an english company . the order , running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars , was reported at the time to be " perhaps the largest order placed by a single english concern for goods of american manufacture . " in 1907 , the plant that remains today was built at the northeast corner of jones and river streets . the rectangular 2 ¹ ⁄ ₂ - story brick foundry building remains a manistee landmark . it is 120 feet wide and 270 feet long with a gabled roof . during the 1930s , workers at the facility participated in the manistee iron works band , which performed in area parades and events . in june 1947 , a fire substantially damaged the main foundry structure . a second fire in january 1948 destroyed the parts foundry at the site . the plant ceased operations in 1981 . the state of michigan designated the property as a brownfield redevelopment project in april 2003 . the designation was intended to assist in providing funding to clean up heavy metal and other contamination at the site and to promote redevelopment efforts . the property was also included in manistee 's tax-free renaissance zone . in 2010 , the machine shop at the manistee iron works was listed on the national register of historic places . in the late 2000s , the facility was occupied by 10 west studios , a motion picture production company . in 2009 , 10 west produced the film " what if ... ? " at various manistee locations , including the iron works .
the manistee iron works, also known as the excello factory, was a manufacturing company based in manistee, michigan. while the company has since gone out of business, the factory built by the company in 1907 continues to bear the company's name and is a landmark in manistee's historic downtown area. the manistee iron works was founded in the 1870s as a foundry and machine shop. in the late 1880s, the facility began manufacturing heavy machinery, including pumps and evaporation pans, for the area's burgeoning salt industry. a prior structure was destroyed by fire in july 1901. at the time of the fire, the ludington chronicle reported that the iron works was " one of manistee's best industries and was doing a very large business. " in 1904, the manistee iron works was contracted to manufacture " a complete salt-making plant " for an english company. the order, running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, was reported at the time to be " perhaps the largest order placed by a single english concern for goods of american manufacture. " in 1907, the plant that remains today was built at the northeast corner of jones and river streets. the rectangular 2 ¹ ⁄ ₂ - story brick foundry building remains a manistee landmark. it is 120 feet wide and 270 feet long with a gabled roof. during the 1930s, workers at the facility participated in the manistee iron works band, which performed in area parades and events. in june 1947, a fire substantially damaged the main foundry structure. a second fire in january 1948 destroyed the parts foundry at the site. the plant ceased operations in 1981. the state of michigan designated the property as a brownfield redevelopment project in april 2003. the designation was intended to assist in providing funding to clean up heavy metal and other contamination at the site and to promote redevelopment efforts. the property was also included in manistee's tax-free renaissance zone. in 2010, the machine shop at the manistee iron works was listed on the national register of historic places. in the late 2000s, the facility was occupied by 10 west studios, a motion picture production company. in 2009, 10 west produced the film " what if... ? " at various manistee locations, including the iron works.
the manistee iron works, also known as the excello factory, was a manufacturing company based in manistee, michigan. while the company has since gone out of business, the factory built by the company in 1907 continues to bear the company's name and is a landmark in manistee's historic downtown area. the manistee iron works was founded in the 1870s as a foundry and machine shop. in the late 1880s, the facility began manufacturing heavy machinery, including pumps and evaporation pans, for the area's burgeoning salt industry. a prior structure was destroyed by fire in july 1901. at the time of the fire, the ludington chronicle reported that the iron works was " one of manistee's best industries and was doing a very large business. " in 1904, the manistee iron works was contracted to manufacture " a complete salt-making plant " for an english company. the order, running into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, was reported at the time to be " perhaps the largest order placed by a single english concern for goods of american manufacture. " in 1907, the plant that remains today was built at the northeast corner of jones and river streets. the rectangular 2 ¹ ⁄ ₂ - story brick foundry building remains a manistee landmark. it is 120 feet wide and 270 feet long with a gabled roof. during the 1930s, workers at the facility participated in the manistee iron works band, which performed in area parades and events. in june 1947, a fire substantially damaged the main foundry structure. a second fire in january 1948 destroyed the parts foundry at the site. the plant ceased operations in 1981. the state of michigan designated the property as a brownfield redevelopment project in april 2003. the designation was intended to assist in providing funding to clean up heavy metal and other contamination at the site and to promote redevelopment efforts. the property was also included in manistee's tax-free renaissance zone. in 2010, the machine shop at the manistee iron works was listed on the national register of historic places. in the late 2000s, the facility was occupied by 10 west studios, a motion picture production company. in 2009, 10 west produced the film " what if... ? " at various manistee locations, including the iron works.