American Can Company Building, factory in Cincinnatii, Ohio
The American Can Company Building is a large factory in Cincinnati built in 1921 with five floors. The structure consists mainly of reinforced concrete with large windows and vaulted bays for storing and moving materials.
The building was constructed in 1921 when the American Can Company was expanding as one of the leading can manufacturers in the United States. During World War II, the plant contributed to the war effort by producing parts for ships and aircraft.
The building carries the name of the company that made machinery for can production here, not the cans themselves. For decades, the factory was a significant workplace for many people in this Cincinnati neighborhood.
The building is now known as American Can Lofts and houses apartments and small shops, making it easy to see the structure from inside and outside. Visitors can appreciate the large open spaces, high ceilings, and sturdy concrete construction that clearly display its industrial heritage.
The factory was largely emptied by 1978, but small businesses like t-shirt printing shops continued to use parts of the building. This showed how local people repurposed industrial space before the larger renovation that opened in 2011.
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