Ford's historic Model T factory in Jacksonville, Fla., is beyond salvageable
noting that a rep said, “If it could have been renovated, we’d have done it. It’s impossible.” Having said that, some are holding out hope that parts of the facility could be repaired or repurposed, so the building may not be a total loss.
Decisions to tear down historic buildings don’t always come with a suitable plan to reuse the site, but Jacksonville appears to have its ducks in a row. The site will be redeveloped into an industrial facility that promises to bring 300 new jobs, so at least there’s hope for the future of the location.
Ford has taken expensive steps to protect and preserve some of its other historic sites, including the Rouge complex, which came to life in the early 1900s and remains a significant manufacturing site today. The facility now houses an
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