Brach’s Candy Factory, Cicero, IL: Abandoned Brick Structure

The abandoned Brach's Candy Factory in Cicero, Illinois, a large brick industrial structure with graffiti, stands as a relic of its confectionery production past.
The Brach's Candy Factory in Cicero, Illinois, was a significant industrial site that once produced a wide variety of confections. The factory complex, known for its large-scale production, operated for decades before its closure. This image shows the abandoned brick structure, a testament to the site's industrial past. Following its demolition, the land was repurposed as a semi-truck parking lot.
Photo taken in December 2012.
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