Synopsis:

With the decline of the tobacco industry in southern Wisconsin, Edgerton is remaking itself and its numerous tobacco warehouses – at least those that still exist. Of the original 55 warehouses in the city, only about 20 remain. Rather than allow these structures fall to blight or disaster, Edgerton is working with private entities and nonprofit organizations to find new uses for these buildings. The large interiors and strong exterior construction has made adapting these buildings easy for the most part. The article looks at a number of success stories, going into the different possibilities these warehouses can achieve.