Henry Clay and Bock and Company Cigar Factory, building
The Henry Clay and Bock and Company Cigar Factory is a factory building constructed in Spanish Colonial Revival style in New Jersey. The structure features curved rooflines, decorative tilework, and stucco walls that distinguish it from typical industrial buildings of its era.
The factory was established in 1932 after the company relocated from Cuba to avoid tariffs and meet growing demand for quality cigars in the United States. It operated until 1967, when production shifted to Pennsylvania as the cigar industry faced changing conditions.
The factory name honors two Cuban cigar brands that reflect the company's heritage and connection to tobacco culture. Workers from various backgrounds contributed to the neighborhood's identity through their daily craft and presence in the community.
The building is centrally located on Grand Street and accessible by foot or car. The area may have informational resources or guided tours available that explain the factory's history and its role in the local cigar industry.
At its peak, the factory was responsible for one quarter of all fine cigars sold in the country and attracted notable consumers like Winston Churchill. After closing in 1967, the building was converted to apartments in the 1980s while preserving its original architectural character.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
