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[note: name only given due to the lack of information online, and the state of the ruins. There already beaten up and painted rather heavy. Even if someone wanted to find these, they'd have a bit of a time] [note: did not realize my lightroom exporter to flickr was still using water marks. (I haven't used it much in the past) I'm working on taking these down and re-uploading these and more, but it may be a minute because I'm dead in the middle of finals week]
“In 1917, Glynn County was chosen as the site for construction of a massive factory for the production of picric acid - a vital war material then used in explosives. The government purchased a 2-mile by 3-mile tract and prepared to begin construction work on the $7,000,000 plant. The 5,000 laborers required to build it, and the 6,000 needed to operate it, equaled the area’s then-small population. In November of 1918, just thirty days from scheduled completion of the factory, the war ended and the near-finished factory never opened. Its conversion into peacetime uses never materialized. In the ensuing years most of the factory structures have been torn down, including the twin to the chimney that remains. The lone chimney, from the factory that never was, stands above it all.” (www.glynncounty.com) The lone chimney still standing is found off of exit 36 in Brunswick right off the I-95 on ramp, and is believed by most of Glynn county that it is the only structure still standing from “The Factory That Never Was” however, I’ve found that to be false.
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 JAB_2437.jpg by rollinginthehiggs, on Flickr
So far, I originally found the 'ruins' years and years ago, but had no idea what they were or why they were there. I later found out, (talking to a family friend who is a local historian) that they were indeed a part of the 'factory that never was' and he even gave me some old photographs. He told stories of him 'exploring' it back in the day, and how many large structures have been knocked down, but a handful of smaller warehouses still stand, as well as a tunnel system under the plant.
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 JAB_2431.jpg by rollinginthehiggs, on Flickr
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 JAB_2422.jpg by rollinginthehiggs, on Flickr
We've found a couple of the old warehouse buildings as well, but I haven't had much time to go back and try to get in. I'm waiting till after finals week, when I can really spend some time out on the property looking around.
On another note, I lined up a meeting with a local at the end of this week, who claims he has a couple maps of the property back in the day and a few old photos. He's offered to meet with me and get me a couple copies of everything. This should be very helpful. I-95 cut down the middle of the property and a small residential area has popped up around the property.
[last edit 12/1/2015 5:15 PM by Astro - edited 3 times]
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Awesome pictures, but you might want to change the title. I read your reasoning for posting the location but I found that the location is available with very minimal effort (Google search and a couple of clicks). Just wanted to let you know.
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Excellent find, history, and pics!
Just when I thought I was out... they pulled me back in.
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Posted by antuna
Awesome pictures, but you might want to change the title. I read your reasoning for posting the location but I found that the location is available with very minimal effort (Google search and a couple of clicks). Just wanted to let you know.
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Well, the ruins posted above as well be public everyone and there family has been there. The good stuff (and my slew of maps/ surveys/ etc) will stay classified.
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Posted by RollingInTheHiggs
Well, the ruins posted above as well be public everyone and there family has been there. The good stuff (and my slew of maps/ surveys/ etc) will stay classified.
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Your post is fine as is as best I can tell... unless concrete assimilating aliens use your DB to harvest it's concrete superstructure. Vandals on the other hand will be hard pressed to destroy it without HE or D-9s.
Just when I thought I was out... they pulled me back in.
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