Cigar Factory facts for kids
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 Location in South Carolina
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| Location | 701 East Bay St., Charleston, South Carolina |
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| Built | 1882 |
| Architect | A. D. Lockwood & Company |
| Architectural style | Victorian commercial |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003658 |
The Cigar Factory is a building on the National Historical Register. Located at 701 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina, USA, it was constructed in 1881 and opened in 1882 as the Cotton Mill of Charleston. In 1912, it was purchased by the American Cigar Company who converted it into a cigar factory that was the largest private employer in Charleston during the 1930s. In the 1940s, it was the location of the Civil rights strike where the civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome" emerged.
A $30 million redevelopment of the structure began in 2014. By 2017, the factory was mostly leased. Current businesses in the building include restaurants, salons, and an event venue.
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