It’s not just democracies that can be deconstructed.
♠
Walked by last remnants of The United States Printing Co. building in Norwood. This is where they used to print US Playing Cards under brands including Aviator, Bee, Bicycle and Hoyle.
SIDENOTE
During World War II the company made cards that could be pulled apart when submerged in water. Inside each card was a section, when all the cards were put together it was a large map. These were supplied to POW’s who could use the map to reach safety, if they were able to escape.
My uncle worked at this factory, a matter of great pride for the family as our second church was Memaw’s kitchen table. It was always filled with rounds of Canasta and Euchre after plates were cleared. (It was also filled with cigarette smoke but that’s not important here.)
♦
Anyway, the final building of this production complex has been largely removed for expansion of apartments for the Factory 52 development. They’ve kept some choice bits, saving architectural elements and leaning into the history with murals and whatnot throughout the mixed use development.
I vacillate on my feelings for it all… Density is good. But the prices are (really) high. There’s good eats in their food hall! But what about the factories? (US Playing Card moved to Kentucky and Spain.)
♣
For what it’s worth, the tacos and wings from Shango’s for lunch on this day were phenomenal.
♥
