• Abandoned

    Repurposed factory – Berlin, CT

    This building on Main St., in Berlin CT was once a staple to this small community providing manufacturing jobs from 1893 until 2004.  During this time Sherri Cup, a division of Sherwood Industries, manufactured paper cups.  They were best known for their blue, white and gold paper cup that displayed the words “we’re happy to serve you”. A developer bought out the abandoned factory, began renovations and in 2013 had no problem selling hi-end condominiums. I’ve seen this so many times before through CT, MA & RI that it’s sad. I never intended for this blog to become political so I’ll just summarize my feelings this way.  These old brick mills…