While the
buildings nearby this micro cache currently house a number of
small and diverse thriving local businesses, the buildings
were originally built for one purpose: processing and
packaging brussel sprouts. "Crown King" was one of the brand
names given the packaged foods produced here, as well as
"Crown Queen" and "Crown Prince."
In 1948 the first processing plant was built just to the east of
these coordinates by the Artichoke and Sprout Growers Association
and a portion of the plant was leased to Birds Eye Frozen Foods.
When Birds Eye's needs increased, those operations required an
expansion which is when the buildings directly nearby the posted
coordinates were added to the site.
Food processing continued at the site until 1989.
Additional information and memorabilia regarding this site's
food processing history can be found inside the nearby bakery,
though you do not need to go inside to find the cache.
While the food processing industry has moved on for good, it is
good to see that the site has been redeveloped and is doing so
well.
Some stealth may be necessary dedpending upon when you visit and
how busy the site is.
Enjoy! And happy caching!
50sumtin