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Location DB > United States > Ohio > Springfield > Springfield Metallic Casket Company
 Name
Springfield Metallic Casket Company
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 Database Info
created by Trap on 12/9/2009 3:53 AM
last modified by Trap on 11/2/2019 3:46 AM
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 Overview
 Description
An old brick casket factory, this location smack dab in the middle of downtown Springfeild is semi abandoned, being used only as storage for some of the oddball items the owner has bought, such as a HUGE rootbeer mug sign and a life sized plastic elephant. The factory still has a very little bit of the original machinery left inside, and there's access to the roof for a nice view of Springfeild. Be aware that police patrol the area frequently as it is only blocks away from the police station and is situated on one of the busiest roads in town.

It was one of the largest producers of burial vaults and metal caskets in the country, and legend has it that several caskets for well known people were made at this factory, including those of Al Capone, President John F. Kennedy, and Buffalo Bill Cody.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Repurposed
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
 Physical Information
Address

Springfield, Ohio
United States
Owner:
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  •  Hazards
  • rust
  •  Interesting Features
    This old casket company still has a little bit of the machines and mechanisms from when it was in use inside the building, everything from 15' tall machines to paint booths to a dryer/elevator


    EDIT 2019: This location has been refurbished and is now an EXCELLENT brewery and restaurant, a definite must try!
     Security Measures
  • Located on the busiest street in town, two blocks from the police station and a stones throw from the courthouse
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1884
    Closed: 1974
     Required Equipment
     Recommended Equipment

     History

     Media Coverage
    http://www.gravead...com/metcasket.html
     Future Plans
    May be gutted and used as a skating rink

    2019 Update: It has been repurposed as a brewery and restaurant
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    Trap's First Tour
    Wed, Dec 9th, 2009
    posted by Trap
    20 pictures
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    First (and only) trip
    Thu, Jan 14th, 2010
    posted by WarBird69
    24 pictures


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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 11/2/2019 2:58 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Nov 2 19 at 14:58, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Nov 2 19 at 3:46, Trap changed the following: Status, Interesting Features, Future Plans
  • on Nov 2 19 at 3:45, Trap changed the following: Publically Viewable, Required Equipment
  • on Nov 20 10 at 0:14, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Nov 19 10 at 23:31, WarBird69 changed the following: Year Built, Year Closed, Recommendation, Media Coverage, Description
  • on Jan 18 10 at 7:44, Steed validated this location
  • on Jan 18 10 at 6:38, Trap updated the main picture
  • on Jan 14 10 at 5:50, Steed validated this location
  • on Jan 14 10 at 5:32, WarBird69 updated gallery picture 060(1).JPG
  • on Jan 14 10 at 5:32, WarBird69 reordered images in gallery First (and only) trip
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