Cigar Factory, Industrial heritage site in Charleston, United States.
The five-story brick Victorian building stands at the intersection of East Bay, Columbus, and Blake Streets in Charleston, featuring segmental arch windows and wooden posts.
Originally constructed as a cotton mill in 1881, the building transformed into the American Cigar Company facility in 1912, becoming Charleston's largest private employer in the 1930s.
The factory gained national significance during the 1945-1946 strike when workers adapted the song 'We Shall Overcome', which later became an anthem of civil rights movements.
The building at 701 East Bay Street now houses restaurants, offices, salons, and an event venue following a substantial renovation project completed in 2017.
During its peak operation, the factory produced popular Certified Cremo and Roi-Tan cigars, leading workers to nickname the facility Cremo College.
Location: South Carolina
Inception: 1882
GPS coordinates: 32.79778,-79.93467
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:57
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