Record #:

26729

Author(s):

Mims, Bryan

Abstract:

Downtown Wilson has a rich history of the tobacco industry. Nearly a century ago Wilson boasted being “The World’s Largest Bright Leaf Tobacco Market.” Artisans today are trying to repurpose Wilson’s tobacco heritage in creating unique art projects.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 3, August 2016, p54, 56, 58, 60-61, il

Subject(s):

Wilson County--Description and travel; Tobacco industry--Wilson; Artisans