The Original Packard Plant

Posted by Dale Rhinehart On 2014/1/25 10:54:48

Greetings Packard Fans, just wanted to relay some sad news. The "Original Packard Plant" in Warren Ohio, and run be GE, was closed Friday, Jan,24, after 123 years of being in business. The building was build in 1890 by William D Packard and James W. Packard who started Packard Electric at that time. Later on in 1899 They build the first Packard automobile at that location. The build which stands on North Park Ave, in Warren, was a lamp plant, and at one time employed 1200 people. This past year there were only 125 employees and due to a vote by the remaining workers not to accept a new contract from GE, the plant was scheduled to close on Friday. Sad to say the vote to accept the new contract which would have kept the plant open was only defeated by 8 votes. I am sure the plant will be put up for sale, so here is your chance to purchase the "original" Packard Plant, and not fret over the one in Detroit, as this building is in great shape. I only live 15 miles from it and drive by all the time. If you want to see a photo of the original plant and the article about it you can go to Vindy.com and check out the article on the front page of Jan.24 2014 paper and the photo is on page A 4.