Wright's Automatic Machinery Company
Wright's Automatic Machinery Company, Historic machine factory in Durham, United States
The factory building features a two-story square layout with stuccoed brick walls and a continuous band of glass block across the facade.
Built in 1942 by the Defense Plant Corporation, the facility manufactured gunfire control equipment for the United States Navy during World War II.
The building represents the industrial evolution in North Carolina, marking Durham's transformation into a manufacturing center during the mid-20th century.
Located at 915 Holloway Street, the structure covers 0.397 acres and maintains its original architectural elements from the Modern Movement period.
The factory received four Navy 'E' awards for efficiency while producing precision instruments and later contributed to National Aeronautics and Space Administration projects.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 35.99500,-78.88444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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