Boyd Simpson, president of The Simpson Organization and the developer behind The Cigar Factory, discusses the project status, potential financing arrangements, and more.
Frequently, I overhear Charleston tour guides telling their guests about the small, metal bolts on most of the old buildings around town. Some have a simple, circular shape, while others are intricate, star shapes (right).
Most people are unaware that Charleston lays on a fault line, and the city experienced massive damage from an earthquake in 1886. [...]
Commercial real estate team leader, Chris Fraser of Grubb&Ellis|Barkley Fraser, discusses the retail and office space available at the Cigar Factory. The first floor will contain retail space and the second floor will contain approximately 25,000 square feet of office space. In this video, Fraser describes the amenties and types of retail shops that will [...]
Inspired by a small, Southern Italian town for which it will be named – and by the ironic juxtaposition of its Charleston location – Ken Vedrinski’s newest restaurant will debut soon at the iconic Cigar Factory.
Named for his grandmother’s hometown, the new Ristorante Introdacqua (which loosely translates to “between land and water”) will focus on [...]
The Cigar Factory has partnered with The Sustainable Warehouse to recycle over 20 tons of materials. Both exterior and interior materials have been recycled, including: trim, desks, doors, file cabinets, light fixtures, lockers and shelving.
Recycled items have been donated to various local organizations, like Americorp, Gods House of Remnants, Living Legacy Outreach, Stratford High Construction Program and [...]
Construction on the Cigar Factory, has begun. The 127-year-old building at 701 East Bay Street is being renovated to replicate its original design and beauty, and to pay homage to its history and location.
Construction will take place over the next 20 months and developers are aiming for a Fall 2010 opening. Construction will start with [...]
