Then and now: Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers

Then.  July 25, 2012.  
Looking across 18th Street, just west of the East Twin River bridge.

Photos by Retiring Guy

Now.  September 14, 2019.
Looking across 18th Street, just west of the East Twin River bridge.

Hamilton stack, Two Rivers' symbol comes crumblin' down.  (Herald Times Reporter, 5/31/2015)

The smokestack, a landmark which has loomed large over downtown Two Rivers for more than 100 years, was the last remnant of the 12-acre Hamilton facility. Geis Companies of Streetsboro, Ohio has been demolishing the former plant since June of last year. That job is now finished, a fact that caused both excitement but also bittersweet feelings among those who gathered to watch the demolition. 

People from all over the state came to watch the last piece of Hamilton history fall. City officials set up viewing areas for people to safely see the demolition, and local businesses, such as Tippy's Bar and the East Twin Bar and Grill, held block parties to celebrate the occasion.

Then.  July 25, 2012.  
Looking west on 18th Street toward downtown Two Rivers.

Now.  September 14, 2019.  
Looking west on 18th Street toward downtown Two Rivers.

Two Rivers plans post-Hamilton development.  (Herald Times Reporter, 4/19/2017)

The proposed Official Map amendment is also consistent with the city’s official redevelopment plan for the 12.5-acre former Hamilton plant site, adopted in November of last year. That plan calls for “reclaiming” the historic grid pattern of streets in this oldest part of our community, to facilitate redevelopment and provide for improved public access.