Martin & Jones Office...Rich In History

The Martin & Jones home office in Raleigh is located in the historic Pine State Creamery, now known as "The Creamery." Our staff enjoys working in this unique industrial landmark in the heart of Raleigh's recently redeveloped neighborhood, Glenwood South. We're proud of the building's rich history and its carefully preserved early twentieth century industrial design. Pine State Creamery was established when pasteurized milk was needed for troops at Camp Polk in Raleigh during World War I.

As both a tribute to and a reminder of those working here before us and the hard-working individuals our firm has represented over the years, our hallways and conference rooms proudly display historic photos of the former Pine State Creamery operations from its earliest days in 1928 through its restoration following fire damage in the 1970's, as well as historic photos of textile, construction, and industrial workers throughout North Carolina.

We're pleased to have numerous visitors who often reminisce about this old, familiar building and its significance in Raleigh's industrial history. There's even been a New York Times article on the area and building. There seems to be a shared civic-mindedness and appreciation for the historical, architectural, and economic value in revitalizing old structures. Now a ritual, we solicit our staff's input in developing unique renderings of The Creamery to share with our clients and friends in the form of holiday greeting cards each year. How fortunate we are to be able to celebrate our building's former use while also enjoying its uniqueness and bright open spaces as we go about our daily work.

The Creamery is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated a Raleigh Historic Landmark.