1806: The distillery was built on Simpson Creek, a half-mile NW of Bloomfield.

1889: The distillery was in the hands of David T Brooks, making the "Sugar Valley" brand.

1889: Brooks sold out to Bodine McClaskey & Son. The warehouse had a capacity of 2,500 barrels at this time (history from Cecil, 1999).

1892: Insurance underwriter records compiled in 1892 describe the distillery as of frame construction with a metal or slate roof. The property a single bonded warehouse which was frame with a shingle roof. It was located 142 ft north of the still. At that time, the still was being operated by B McClaskey & Son, late "Brooks & McClaskey."

1910: The plant was operated as the Sugar Valley Distilling Co., B McClaskey & Son. The plant layout was surveyed by Sanborn:

See also the listing for J Simon & Son of St. Louis, MO. for more details on distillery operations.

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