Model Tobacco Building, Art Deco industrial complex in Richmond, United States
The Model Tobacco Building features a six-story rectangular structure with prominent geometric patterns and a distinctive rooftop sign visible from afar.
Constructed between 1938 and 1940 by the United States Tobacco Company, this factory operated until 1986 and received National Historic Place status in 2019.
The building represents the evolution of tobacco production facilities, shifting from vertical to horizontal layouts to accommodate modern manufacturing processes.
The complex spans 11.89 acres and undergoes a $59 million transformation into 203 residential units, including both market-rate and workforce housing apartments.
The renovation project incorporates numerous amenities such as a rooftop community room, indoor basketball court, climbing wall, yoga studio, and swimming pool.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.50480,-77.44760
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:18
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