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The creamery continued its operations until the 1950s. At some point, it was sold to the Wingham Coop, because that is who Harry and Jean Merkley bought it from in 1967. The building was torn down to provide more parking for the Red Front Grocery, a new grocery store the Merkley's had built in 1961.The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) bought the Red Front Grocery in the 1980s and converted it into a bank and continued to use the former creamery site as a parking lot. Part of the property that fronted on Josephine Street was made into a parkette complete with plantings and a bench. The CIBC sign was set up by the road for maximum visibility. The Wingham Horticultural Society continue to take care of the plantings in this area.
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Thus ends our tour of Josephine Street East from Scott to Victoria Streets.But the tour has only begun. Keep walking and find out about the fascinating buildings further up the street, to the north. Cross the street, but watch for traffic - especially if you are visiting on a Friday.
Or you could cross Highway 4 to the west and tour up the west side of Josephine Street.
Whatever way you choose to go, have a good day.
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