Industrial buildings are a visible reminder of the might and muscle that contributed to the rise of modern cities. They have sentimental as well as educational value. Nostalgic references to the past, they exemplify the strong relationship between social history and technological progress. Many too, are stunning architectural examples of building techniques popular at the time. Nevertheless, the redevelopment of existing structures is rarely considered an option by owners, faced with the dilemma of buildings that have outlieved their former uses and fallen into disrepair...



exerpt from DeWitteDame, Redevelopment of an Industrial Monument (1998)

Meghan Ferrill