Demolition work has begun on the abandoned Ferry Cap & Set Screw Company factory in Cleveland, Ohio.
Demolition work has begun on the abandoned Ferry Cap & Set Screw Company factory in Cleveland, Ohio.
The nut and bolt industry in Cleveland thrived due to the abundant raw materials from the city’s numerous iron and steel mills. This growth led to the establishment of several manufacturers along the Cuyahoga River valley, serving both local manufacturers and markets in the western regions.
Thomas Ferry, originally from Cuyahoga Falls, founded the Ferry Cap & Set Screw Company in 1907. In 2006, to enhance its manufacturing capabilities, Ferry Cap & Set Screw leased space in the former Lake Erie Screw factory in Lakewood. Between July 2007 and September 2008, the company consolidated its operations, gradually closing the Cleveland factory and transferring all activities to the Lakewood location.
Once environmental remediations and demolitions are complete, residential developments are planned for the former Ferry Cap & Set Screw site.
