All what is left of the Firestone Tyre factory
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All what is left of the Firestone Tyre factory
Image: © Alexander P Kapp Taken: 22 Jul 2012
The Firestone Tyre Company. Built 1928, designed by Wallis, Gilbert and Partners. It was the first overseas factory built by the Firestone company of America. The building frontage was demolished during a public holiday in August 1980 shortly before a preservation order was due to be served on it to retain the Art Deco architecture. The remaining gates, railings, and piers are in a Jazz Modern style and are Grade II listed.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.484633
Longitude
-0.322865