Historic peanut factory turned into high-end lofts in downtown San Antonio

The original Birdsong Peanut Factory was built in 1912 and has been converted into 25 loft-style apartment units that will make up the four silos and the connecting tower. Click ahead to see old photos of the abandoned factory followed by a look at the high-end complex to come. less The original Birdsong Peanut Factory was built in 1912 and has been converted into 25 loft-style apartment units that will make up the four silos and the connecting tower. Click ahead to see old photos of the ... more Photo: Paige Shinn , Courtesy Photo/Paige To Page Photography Photo: Paige Shinn , Courtesy Photo/Paige To Page Photography Image 1 of / 84 Caption Close Historic peanut factory turned into high-end lofts in downtown San Antonio 1 / 84 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — A peanut factory rich in history officially became the hub of numerous high-end downtown lofts and apartments Tuesday during a ribbon cutting and tour.

The original Peanut Factory, located at 939 S. Frio St., was built in 1912 and has been converted into 25 loft-style apartment units that will make up the four silos and the connecting tower.

Mayor Ivy Taylor attended the ribbon cutting, along with City Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales, Comissioner Paul Elizondo and City Manager Sheryl Sculley.

"The opening of the Peanut Factory Lofts is very significant for downtown's continued growth and development," Taylor said in a news release. "Its proximity to UTSA's downtown campus makes it a very attractive and unique residential option for students, families and young professionals alike."

The remaining units are a combination of studio and one- to three-bedroom apartments with attached garages. There will also be traditional flats available for rent on the 130,000-square-foot site, totaling 102 residential units, according to a news release.

The rent rates for these units will lean toward high-end, ranging from roughly $1,000 to as much as $5,000 a month, according to the complex’s website.

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Paige Shinn, marketing director for 210 Developers, said the complex’s penthouse is "incredible."

The 3,047-square-foot unit has three bedrooms, a game room, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and a panoramic view of the city. It’ll cost you about $4,794 a month, so it’s open to big spenders, Shinn said.

What makes the Peanut Factory Lofts so unique is the vibrant tower with four silos that are being retrofitted and renovated into apartment units.

Shinn said those circular units in the silos will be appealing to some prospective renters due to their structure. Those silos will be toured during the Lofts’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday.

“There won’t be any sharp edges to the walls, so everything will be round. It’s very unique,” she said.

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The basement of the tower will have a fitness center, one of several amenities for the entire complex. Others include a dog park, fire pit, door-to-door trash pick-up and more. There will be an on-site food truck park, and there is roughly 3,000 square feet of retail space available for shops near the leasing office.

Holly Thoman, a 210 associate, said this is an exciting venture because it’s the first major development on the westside in 20 years.

Click through the slideshow above to see photos of this historic, revamped property.

The complex is currently taking applicants for renting some of the completed units, but work is still ongoing. The lofts in the silos will not be finished until later this year at the earliest, Shinn said.

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