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Model Tobacco Shine on Flickr.Large metal letters reflecting the late day sun bring life to this relic of southern industry. Built from 1938-40, the Art Deco style Model Tobacco Building is the former tobacco factory located on U.S. Route 1, in Richmond, Virginia. The building was designed by the architecture firm of Schmidt, Garden and Erikson and is known for the stainless steel Moderne MODEL TOBACCO letters on the southern and northern ends of the building.
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Model Tobacco Shine on Flickr.

Large metal letters reflecting the late day sun bring life to this relic of southern industry.

Built from 1938-40, the Art Deco style Model Tobacco Building is the former tobacco factory located on U.S. Route 1, in Richmond, Virginia. The building was designed by the architecture firm of Schmidt, Garden and Erikson and is known for the stainless steel Moderne MODEL TOBACCO letters on the southern and northern ends of the building.

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    Today’s RVA Art Deco moment…
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