History would doubtless suggest that this facility was once known as the Bankable Building. Bankable, if I am not mistaken, was a cigar brand.
The locals know the building as the National Cigar Company, the home of El Verso Cigars. Cigars were rolled here for 96 years. At times in its history, the company employed up to 150 people here. When they closed the doors in March 2015 seventeen employees lost their jobs. Federal taxes were cited by the owners as a principal factor in the decision to close.There now remains but one cigar factory in the United States. It is located in Tampa, Florida.
The listing agent named here is BBBH's d.i.l.
6 comments:
I'm always glad when historical buildings are repurposed and not lost to communities. I wish Crystal and Chris much success.
That is a marvelous looking building. I'm gonna assume those big white sections are windows that have been covered up until the building is put back into use. Multi-use buildings are a great idea and convenient for consumers.
Vee, it is a nice old building three blocks north of the courthouse on Main Street. Repurposing is far superior to another parking lot.
Grace, your assumption is correct. The building even boasts living quarters on the top floor with view of the "city."
It looks like a school to me! But glad it's being adapted for a new use.
Jim, I was surprised that the odor of tobacco leaf that I expected was not present. Go figure.
I love the idea that they are re-purposing this building in this way. I wish them well.
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