Columbia Wagon Works facts for kids
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Columbia Wagon Works
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Columbia Wagon Works, July 2013
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 920 Plane St., Columbia, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 3.8 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000057 |
| Added to NRHP | February 2, 2001 |
The Columbia Wagon Works, also known as the Colonial Wagon Company, was once a big factory in Columbia, Pennsylvania. It's located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This historic place used to make wagons, which were like old-fashioned trucks pulled by horses.
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What Was the Columbia Wagon Works?
The Columbia Wagon Works was a large group of buildings where wagons were made. The factory was built over many years, from 1889 to 1920. It included seven main buildings that were important to its history.
Building a Business: The Early Years
The buildings were made of brick and had strong wooden frames. Six of these buildings were arranged in a special "H" shape. They varied in height, from one story tall to three and a half stories. This design helped the factory work efficiently.
What Happened After the Wagons?
The wagon company stopped making wagons in 1926. After that, the buildings were used for different things. For a while, they stored tobacco for a company called American Cigarette & Cigar Company. They also stored other farm products.
Later, between 1994 and 1996, the old factory was given a new life. It was changed into 60 modern apartments, so people could live there.
A Historic Place: National Register Listing
Because of its important history and unique buildings, the Columbia Wagon Works was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This means it's a special place that is protected and recognized for its historical value.
