The Uxbridge Creamery

 Toronto Street South and Mill Street

The history of Uxbridge is filled with buildings and landmarks that, while no longer standing, left a lasting impact on the community. One such piece of local history is the Uxbridge Creamery.

Seen here is the Uxbridge Creamery at Toronto Street South and Mill Street. The building was located just down the hill on Mills St on the north side.

From Wool to Cream

The building that would eventually become known as the Uxbridge Creamery was originally constructed around 1886 by Joseph Gould and his son. Located on the north side of Mill Street, just east of Toronto Street, the Goulds first operated a successful wool-spinning business here. For many years, this industry supported both the Gould family and the growing Uxbridge community.

By the 1920s, the building had taken on a new purpose. Believed to have been converted into a creamery around this time, it quickly became an important part of daily life in Uxbridge. Creameries were central hubs for processing milk into butter, cream, and cheese—essentials for local families and businesses alike.

It is believed sometime around the 1920’s the building was converted into a creamery.

The creamery is shown here as it was being torn down in 1972.

The End of an Era

The Uxbridge Creamery served the town for decades before its doors finally closed. In 1972, the building itself was torn down, marking the end of an era. Yet, the tall brick chimney remained standing long after the creamery was gone, serving as a recognizable landmark for local residents who remembered its role in the community.

Eventually, the chimney, too, was taken down. But in true Uxbridge spirit, the memory of the creamery was not lost. When the chimney was demolished, the bricks were made available for purchase. Families could inscribe their names or dedicate them in memory of loved ones. These personalized bricks were then used to create a commemorative wall at the Uxbridge Public Library—a lasting tribute to the creamery and the generations of residents who were connected to it.

The approximate location of the chimney before it was demolished.

The photo above shows the approximate location of the chimney before it was demolished to make room for the house we see there today.

This photo courtesy of the Uxbridge Public Library shows the bricks from the creamery.

Remembering the Creamery

Though the Uxbridge Creamery no longer stands, its story lives on. From its origins with Joseph Gould to its years as a thriving creamery, and finally through the legacy wall at the library, it continues to be part of Uxbridge’s shared history.

The chimney may no longer tower over Mill Street, but the memories—and the bricks—ensure that the Uxbridge Creamery remains woven into the fabric of our town’s past.

Old Creamery Photos courtesy of: Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten

Read more about the history in Uxbridge in our Uxbridge History Blog