December 5, 2006 | Comments (1)
Upshot
When this chocolate factory closed in 1965 it contributed to economic problems in the area the effects of which are still being felt today. These buildings sat abandoned for nearly 4 decades before the ravenous real estate market finally took note and began to reclaim them. Many plans for redevelopment of this site were made along the way, but only recently have they actually taken hold. It's fortunate that, even after all this time, the buildings were still in good enough shape to be renovated and reused, preserving the historic character of the neighborhood.
Awesome! I love the way the shadows fall on the bricks. Your caption adds alot to the photo too. It's always good to know the history of your subjects. Very nicely done.