Piedmont Buggy Factory

Piedmont Buggy Factory is a historic industrial building in Monroe featuring a three-story rectangular brick structure displaying six distinct shades of red. A steel water tower from 1910 stands alongside the main structure, marking the original industrial complex.

The factory was built in 1910 to manufacture horse-drawn carriages before shifting to textile production as Bearskin Cotton Mills. Operations ceased in 1956, after which the structure remained largely unused for decades.

The structure displays early 20th-century Craftsman design that reflects manufacturing practices of its era. Visitors can observe in its architecture how work and production methods shaped the building's form and layout.

The property is undergoing an active renovation that is transforming it into residential units with modern amenities. Check ahead before visiting to see if interior access is available, since construction work continues on-site.

The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has become a focus for community revitalization efforts. Such factory conversions show how towns adapt older industrial spaces to contemporary housing needs.