Journeyman

In early 2017, the former ANCO windshield wiper manufacturing site on the south side of the city was purchased by the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission for the purpose of creating a new transit center and expanded parking for the ChicaGO Dash commuter bus service. 

Before the Commission purchased this property, the site was underused due to various environmental challenges that financially discouraged private sector investment. In early 2018, the Redevelopment Commission put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) to begin development of the ANCO Redevelopment Area. The Commission received three responses to the RFP.   On May 10th, 2018, the Commission entered into negotiations with respondent Flaherty & Collins Properties and their proposed tenant Journeyman Distillery.

In 2021, Journeyman Distillery celebrated its groundbreaking and commenced construction on the abandoned windshield wiper factory to convert it into a new distillery, restaurant, and brewery operation. 

The 140,000 sq ft. facility includes a large pub area, karaoke bar, tasting rooms, community space, two event spaces, retail space, steakhouse, outdoor roof deck, and two large courtyard areas that will feature live music and family interaction.