Carolina Steel began in Greensboro in 1919 and was known for bending and modifying steel to use in factories and commercial buildings. As the nation's need for roads and bridges expanded, Carolina Steel made steel girders for highway use. Changes in the economy precipitated a reorganization of the company. As best we can tell, if the Carolina Steel still exists, it is a subsidiary of Hirschfeld Industries. To the right of this brick building is a metal building with a sign for the business, ONEAL, The Metals Company.
At any rate, the building is still standing strong and flying the flag on Elm/Eugene just south of downtown. If anyone knows more about Carolina Steel, please send information our way. We just loved the way that simple font and bold title situated this little slice of Skywatch Friday sky over Greensboro!
What a pity that so many small companies have been swallowed up by bigger ones. I'm assuming that is what has happened here. On a more positive note, that sure is a beautiful blue sky overhead!
Posted by: East Gwillimbury WOW! | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Great shot. Beautiful blue sky behind the CS building.
Posted by: Carver | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Nice photo and lovely blue sky.
Posted by: Hildred | Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Last week, I didn't get over to Mr. Linky for Skywatch Friday. I'd love for you to see last week's photo. It is one of my favorite out of the GDP Skywatch contributions:j
http://www.greensborodailyphoto.com/2009/08/plantation-pipe-line.html
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 12:14 AM
I looked at all your posts this morning...what a pleasure to learn more about Greensboro. Nice shots...I especially love the one of the church (great composition). Thanks for visiting my Journal.
Posted by: Lori Skoog | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 07:20 AM
I enjoyed expanding the photo to see the wind vane. Nice!
Posted by: Bill B | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Nice sky.And the building takes me back to my childhood.
Posted by: Louise | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 08:06 AM
At first I thought the name had been typed onto the photo! It is an unexpected looking font. And a brilliant blue sky.
Posted by: VioletSky | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Great photo! I've enjoyed my visit today and have also enjoyed catching up on all your other super photographs. Thanks!
Posted by: Denise | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 08:56 AM
You photographers don't miss a trick. Until I started following this blog, I seldom noticed the font on buildings. It's still not the first thing I see, but I am working on it. JTM
Posted by: Jane Mitchell | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 09:38 AM
What a beautiful blue sky! Just read the other day that no matter what materials come and go, steel will be a major player well into the future where manufacturing is concerned.
Posted by: Evita | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 10:55 AM
It does look quite proud, doesn't it. (I'm with Jane, I learn a lot from the photo blogs.)
Posted by: altadenahiker | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 11:16 AM
*Very* nice. Bricks and a blue sky can *only* look good!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Friday, August 14, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Lovely deep blue sky as a backdrop for this sturdy brick structure.
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