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Location DB > United States > Tennessee > Memphis > American Snuff Company  Name American Snuff Company  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by Dark_Aaron on 10/21/2020 12:42 AM last modified by Dark_Aaron on 8/3/2022 8:06 AM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description * Under renovation * Update 8/3/22: Renovation is almost completed. Building is pretty empty but has a nice roof view.  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Active Accessibility: Difficult Recommendation: forget it  Physical Information Address 700 N Front St Memphis, Tennessee United States Owner: Billy Orgel See a map of this location  Hazards rust unsafe flooring site workers  Interesting Features Building is pretty empty but has an amazing view of the Snuff District from the roof.  Security Measures fences razor wire part-time guard locked gates active renovation site  Historical Dates Built: 1912 Closed: 2012  Required Equipment flashlight breathing mask binoculars long pants / sleeves  Recommended Equipment  History The company was started by a Knoxville grocer, Martin J. Condon, Sr., who relocated to Memphis and built the factory. By 1955 the company was the second largest snuff manufacturer in the U.S., employing 500 workers at the Memphis plant. It diversified into other areas of agribusiness in the 1950s and ‘60s, but continued to use the buildings until 2012  Media Coverage https://www.commer...roject/2853773001/  Future Plans In 2019, new owner Billy Orgel announced plans for a 55-acre mixed-use development in this district and along Wolf River Harbor’s east bank, with the renovation of the American Snuff Company building (sometimes called the Conwood Building) as its centerpiece. It would include about 600 apartments, 43 homes, 80,000 square feet of office space, up to 12,000 square feet of retail, and a harbor-side park and river walk. The Varsity Spirit organization has announced plans to move into the Conwood Building following its renovation.  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries 901 Urbex It Wed, Oct 21st, 2020 posted by Dark_Aaron 8 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links https://www.memphi...historic-district/ https://en.wikiped...ican_Snuff_Company  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 8/3/2022 8:48 AM.  Latest Changes on Aug 3 22 at 8:48, Steed validated this location on Aug 3 22 at 8:06, Dark_Aaron made this location public on Aug 3 22 at 8:06, Dark_Aaron changed the following: Status, Accessibility, Recommendation, Description on Oct 23 20 at 7:19, Emperor Wang validated this location on Oct 21 20 at 2:24, Dark_Aaron updated gallery 901 Urbex It on Oct 21 20 at 1:00, Dark_Aaron made this location available on Oct 21 20 at 0:59, Dark_Aaron swapped pictures 0 and 5 on Oct 21 20 at 0:59, Dark_Aaron added some pictures to a gallery on Oct 21 20 at 0:58, Dark_Aaron updated gallery 901 Urbex It on Oct 21 20 at 0:56, Dark_Aaron created a new gallery  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 187 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738476566 pages have been generated.