New York City’s Last Standing Wood Column Company Closes After 110 Years
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In Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, the American Wood Column Corporation, founded 110 years ago, has announced its closure. The historic family-owned company, specializing in architectural woodwork, will cease operations after more than a century. A documentary directed and produced by filmmaker Joshua Charrow captures the final moments of the factory, showcasing an extensive collection of 6,000 handmade wooden molds, some dating back over 200 years.
Throughout the film, Charrow documents owner Thomas Lupo's favorite items and anecdotes, including six-foot pencils, ornamental department store columns, set designs, and grave details from iconic films such as The Godfather and The Exorcist. As he reflects on his family's 110-year legacy, Lupo acknowledges the inevitability of retirement, recognizing that like all things, change is a constant.
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