Cleveland factory facing demolition bought for $300,000, set for reuse

There was a time when Cleveland’s Berea Road was home to one of America’s most important automobile factories. Now, after decades of changing uses and a near-demolition, the sprawling former Winton Motor Carriage Works is getting another chance. According to NEOtrans, aGreater Cleveland developer has acquired the long-vacant industrial complex for $300,000 and is preparing a phased redevelopment of the historic property. Scroll down to read the details.From demolition target to redevelopmentAccording to NEOtrans report, the four-parcel property in Cleveland’s Cudell neighborhood covers 7.3 acres and contains about 260,000 square feet of brick factory buildings. Developer John Ellis, through Winton Works Ltd., led the acquisition from Legacy Property Investments VI Ltd., an affiliate of Weston Inc. The purchase comes only months after the property appeared headed for demolition.