The GoodRich
A historic grain elevator opening in phases in Farmland, Indiana
Preserving a landmark. Bringing it back to use, one step at a time.
Loft Space now available for Booking
Now booking ~1,000 sq ft loft space - Includes tables and chairs for up to 40 guests. Kitchen and bathroom facilities. Situated alongside a charming railroad track in a historic grain elevator. It's more than a booking its an experience.
Where History Meets Renewal
Built in 1919, The Goodrich once milled grain for the heartland. For generations, it stood as a working symbol of Farmland’s agricultural roots.Today, the building is under new stewardship and undergoing a careful, phased restoration focused on safety, preservation, and long-term use.
OPENING IN PHASES
The Goodrich is being brought back to life through a thoughtful, phased restoration.Certain areas of the building will become active sooner, while others require additional work over time. This approach allows the project to move forward responsibly while preserving the integrity of the structure as a whole.As each phase is completed, new uses will be introduced and shared publicly.Initial spaces are already well along and will open as soon as the appropriate milestones are reached.
Future Spaces at The Goodrich
Once restoration milestones are completed, The Goodrich is intended to host small gatherings, creative events, and community use.These spaces are not yet bookable. This section exists to share the long-term vision as the project moves forward.
The Story:Built in 1919. Still standing strong.
The StoryBuilt in 1919. Still standing strong.The Goodrich Brothers Grain Elevator rose from Farmland’s railroad line at the height of Indiana’s agricultural boom. More than a building, it was a symbol of small-town progress — where local farmers brought their harvest to be milled, stored, and shipped by train to markets across the Midwest.The Goodrich LegacyThe Goodrich family’s roots ran deep in Randolph County. The brothers were part of a larger network of Goodrich enterprises — from grain and milling to utilities and civic leadership. Their relative, James P. Goodrich, even served as Governor of Indiana from 1917 to 1921, championing industry and infrastructure that connected rural communities like Farmland to the rest of the state.By the early 1900s, Goodrich Brothers Company operated dozens of elevators across Indiana. Their mills brought stability and opportunity to small farming towns, linking local livelihoods to a growing regional economy.A Living LandmarkOver a century later, the Goodrich elevator remains one of the last standing witnesses of that era. The trains still roll past daily — the same tracks that once carried grain now echoing with new purpose.Today, The Goodrich is being reborn: part guest loft, part retail hub, and part creative community. The original timbers, brickwork, and faint “Cole & Occident” lettering on the façade serve as reminders of where it began — and inspiration for what comes next.A New ChapterThis isn’t a restoration for nostalgia’s sake. It’s a continuation of the story — where history becomes hospitality, where industry becomes creativity, and where the heartbeat of Farmland carries forward in every passing train.
Future Spaces at the GoodRich
The Loft
Intimate gatherings and creative use
Booking Soon
1919 Gathering Space
Community and cultural events
Requires further restoration
Retail Spaces -Shops in the Making
Rooted in History. Ready for Revival.The Goodrich was once the heartbeat of Farmland’s grain economy — a place where farmers, merchants, and neighbors met by the tracks to trade and talk. We’re bringing that spirit back through spaces made for connection, craft, and community.Three ground-floor retail units are being reimagined inside the original mill. Each one carries the texture of time — raw wood, weathered brick, and the hum of trains passing just outside. The goal isn’t to erase the past, but to build with it.These spaces are ideal for:
• A coffee shop or bakery that serves locals and travelers — a morning gathering spot beneath old beams and rail-line light.
• A small restaurant that captures the warmth of Midwestern hospitality, featuring local ingredients and simple, soulful food.
• A gift and general shop — part mercantile, part curiosity cabinet — offering handmade goods, art, and keepsakes that reflect the spirit of the region.Each space will retain its historic charm while gaining modern function, creating a place that feels alive again — where stories are shared over coffee, meals, and conversation.The Goodrich isn’t just being restored — it’s being reimagined as the social center of Farmland once more.
Call 765-266-2046 to book or use the form below to reserve.