Joel E. Harrell and Son
Historic factory in Virginia, US
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Joel E. Harrell and Son is a historic pork processing factory complex located at Suffolk, Virginia. It was built in 1941, and consists of the office building and the main building. The office building is a one-story, seven bay by six bay, brick building. The main building was constructed to house all phases of the production process, including the slaughterhouse, curing rooms, and coolers. It is a one-story, brick building enlarged in 1946, 1955, and the 1970s. The main building was damaged by fire in 2005. The complex is representative of a small family-based pork processing facility.[3]
Location110 Virginia Ham Dr., Suffolk, Virginia
Coordinates36°44′40″N 76°33′31″W
Area5.7 acres (2.3 ha)
Built1941
Joel E. Harrell and Son | |
Office building | |
  Location within Virginia  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 110 Virginia Ham Dr., Suffolk, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°44′40″N 76°33′31″W |
| Area | 5.7 acres (2.3 ha) |
| Built | 1941 |
| Architect | Cincinnati Butcher's Supply Co. |
| NRHP reference No. | 05001580[1] |
| VLR No. | 133-5138 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | February 1, 2006 |
| Designated VLR | December 7, 2005[2] |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1]