February 21, 2004
Magic lantern
Old tobacco facility at sunset tonight. I'm guessing this one is at 20th and East Main, but I don't remember exactly and I didn't walk over to check. I think this building is the one that was in use into the 1990s and is now in the process of being converted to residential or non-cigarette-related commercial use. For the time being, it's all open inside so the light goes on through. I remember, back before Philip-Morris pulled out, walking down Main Street and being able to look in the lower windows and see huge bales of tobacco curing.
Edited for accuracy: This warehouse is at 20th and East Cary. The one where I saw the tobacco is next to it.
120 words | February 21, 2004 10:39 PM | Shutterbug