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THE IRON STREET DISTILLERY
539 East St. Germain St.
The original building was built in 1928 by the International Harvester corporation as a regional hub. It was built next to the railroad line that ran through the St. Cloud area and was used as a receiving terminal for parts, supplies, and equipment for the agriculture industry. Equipment was assembled and stored onsite in the 33,000 sq. ft. cold storage warehouse area, then showcased in the 6,000 sq. ft. showroom on the first floor. Above the showroom and part of the warehouse was a 15,500 sq. ft. area that was used for administration offices and small parts storage. The total footprint of the building is 63,560 sq. ft. and sits on approximately 4 acres of land.
Today the building houses a brand-new craft distillery on the first floor. Iron Street Distillery distills and blends spirits in a portion of the warehouse and has a cocktail room in the old first floor showroom area. The second floor space is being remodeled into a large wedding and event center called Harvester Square that can hold over 500 people. The event center will feature the original maple wood flooring, wood roof construction, and interior brick walls.
The size, age, and soundness of the building were some of the reasons behind the plans to redevelop the property. The exterior brick, interior wood floors, and massive steel columns and beams tell the story of the building of when it was built and are a big part of St. Cloud’s history that needs to be preserved and showcased.
Engineers of Great Spirits!
IRON STREET DISTILLERY is St. Cloud's newest attraction! We offer a variety of finely distilled spirits and hand-crafted signature cocktails made from only the freshest ingredients. Situated at the intersection of two train crossings, our unique and historic building has been lovingly restored to its original character and charm. Bring your friends and relax while sipping a cocktail in style.
539 East St. Germain St. | 320-201-9622 | ironstreetdistillery.com