First known in 1900 as the J. A. Long Creamery at 120 East Elm in Union City, Ohio, the business grew and moved to 304 East Elm in 1915, producing butter and bottled buttermilk and selling ice. In January 1931, financial debt and difficulties caused by a drop in egg prices led Mr. J. A. Long to lease the creamery buildings, machinery, coal yards, and creamery stations for five years to a group of local businessmen and farmers. In February 1936, Joe Teaford and his son John bought the Red 73 Creamery, and milk, powdered eggs, and cheese were added to the business. In 1963, the Red 73 Creamery was sold to John Morrell Meat Packing Company and moved again to 400 East Elm. The plant was then sold to local businessman John Montano. Portions of the original Red 73 Creamery were torn down in 1981, and after the village purchased the land in 1998, the remainder of the building was demolished. Morning Fresh wholesale of meats and cheeses now owns the building.