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|  Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, OH
in Iconic Factories Old factory building where they used to make Rookwood pottery. posted by: kbarhow location: Ohio date approved: 12/17/2007 last visited: 1/24/2008 |
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|  Crosley Radio Factory, Cincinnati, OH
in Iconic Factories Former manufacturing plant for Crosley Radios. Powel Crosley, dismayed by the cost of radios at the time, began building inexpensive radios in the 1920s. This allowed the average person to purchase and enjoy radio during the golden era of radio. posted by: kbarhow location: Ohio date approved: 6/3/2008 last visited: 1/21/2015 |
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|  United States Playing Card Co.-Norwood, OH
in Iconic Factories US Playing Card, home of Bicycle Cards. They are the largest manufacturer of playing cards in the world. They also produce Bee and Aviator brand cards. posted by: kbarhow location: Ohio date approved: 12/20/2007 last visited: never |
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|  White Castle Factory, Covington, KY
in Iconic Factories White Castle factory and distribution facility. Its the gift that keeps on giving, burrrp. posted by: kbarhow location: Kentucky date approved: 1/9/2008 last visited: 12/5/2008 |
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|  Seagrams, Lawrenceburg, IN
in Iconic Factories This former Seagrams' distillery is reported to be the worlds largest beverage alcohol distillery. A classic example of a company getting away from its core business and getting pieced off in the process. Communities and workers then pay the price. posted by: kbarhow location: Indiana date approved: 2/10/2008 last visited: 7/20/2014 |
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|  Crosley Automobile Factory, Richmond, IN
in Iconic Factories This was the plant that produced Crosley automobiles before WW2. These were small, economical vehicles produced by a man who was quite the entrepreneur. His best know product was the Crosley radio. posted by: kbarhow location: Indiana date approved: 11/10/2007 last visited: never |
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|  Jim Beam Old Grand Dad Plant - Frankfort, KY
in Iconic Factories Old Grand Dad, a traditional bourbon made with rye. Jim Beam Brands doubled in size in 2006, resulting in the Frankfort location (Old Grand-dad Plant) increasing its business by almost 50%. posted by: BluegrassCache location: Kentucky date approved: 11/7/2007 last visited: 3/1/2015 |
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|  Autocar Mfg Plant, Hagerstown, IN
in Iconic Factories Autocar truck manufacturing plant. The location specializes in trucks for refuse collection. Previously the location housed The Perfect Circle Piston Ring Co. posted by: kbarhow location: Indiana date approved: 12/4/2007 last visited: 6/15/2011 |
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|  The Perfect Circle Co., Hagerstown, IN
in Iconic Factories Former location of the Perfect Circle Co., a manufacturer of piston rings for cars and other vehicles, as well as other vehicle related components. Ralph Tetor, a blind engineer, was president of the company. posted by: kbarhow location: Indiana date approved: 11/26/2007 last visited: 6/15/2011 |
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|  Jif Peanut Butter, Lexington, KY
in Iconic Factories Jif Peanut Butter plant located near Lexington, KY. Perhaps the preeminent peanut butter plant on the planet. The brand is owned by Smuckers, which seems to be a real good match with their core business, as long as they don't get into a jam. posted by: kbarhow location: Kentucky date approved: 3/5/2008 last visited: 9/20/1991 |
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|  Hemingray Glass Company
in Iconic Factories The Hemingray Glass Company office buildings and factory buildings are located here. posted by: Bob_Stahr location: Indiana date approved: 3/8/2012 last visited: never |
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|  (Hillerich & Bradsby) Louisville Slugger - Louisville, KY
in Iconic Factories Hillerich & Bradsby Company is a company located in Louisville, KY that produces the famous Louisville Slugger baseball bat. H&B also makes baseball gloves, hockey sticks, hockey gloves, golf clubs (see PowerBilt), golf gloves and other equipment. posted by: BluegrassCache location: Kentucky date approved: 12/17/2007 last visited: 3/8/2015 |
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