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Bull Durham Tobacco Factory

Durham, North Carolina • Durham County

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About This Property

Source: AI GeneratedNational Historic Landmark

The Bull Durham Tobacco Factory in Durham, North Carolina, is a large industrial complex that was once the heart of one of the nation's most prominent tobacco manufacturers. Its imposing brick structures represent a significant period of industrial growth and innovation in the region.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
9/10/1974
Other Names
W.t. Blackwell & Co. Tobacco Factory

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Industry; Commerce
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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