The rise and fall of Talleyrand's C.I. Capps Foundry

[thelakelander]

Long before advanced manufacturing defined Jacksonville's economy, one company helped lay its foundation, one casting at a time. The C.I. Capps Company grew from a small foundry into a cornerstone of the city's industrial history.

Read More: https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/article/the-rise-and-fall-of-talleyrands-ci-capps-foundry/

[jaxlongtimer]

Great history.  Would love to have companies that could manufacture the cast ornaments and architectural details of the past.  Added so much character to buildings.  Much seems to be a lost art.  Probably a few artisans left in Europe?  Most buildings today are soulless, one looking just like the next with no memorable or interesting features.  So much more attention to details and pride of ownership in the past.

[marcuscnelson]

^ You should check out Monumental Labs, they sound up this alley.