Campana Factory

ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES · 1936

Campana Factory

A 1936 factory built for the maker of a famous American hand lotion, combining Streamline Moderne style with Bauhaus ideas and early air conditioning.

At a glance

The Campana Factory stands in Batavia, Illinois. Built in 1936, it was the production site for The Campana Company, maker of Italian Balm, the most popular hand lotion in the United States during the Great Depression. The building mixes Streamline Moderne and Bauhaus influences and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

History

The factory was constructed in 1936 for The Campana Company. Its sole product, Italian Balm, held the top spot among American hand lotions through the Great Depression. Air conditioning was one of the building’s innovative features from the start. The property received National Register listing in 1979.

What you see

The design draws on both Streamline Moderne and Bauhaus principles. Smooth lines and modern technology define the structure. Air conditioning was built in, a notable step for an industrial building of the 1930s.

Cultural significance

The Campana Factory documents a successful Depression-era American company and its forward-looking approach to industrial design. Recognizing that history, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: Illinois
Coordinates: 41.865, -88.31611111

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