A touch of Europe
Papapetrou Tobacco Warehouse
The production and export of tobacco required the construction of warehouses for the processing, sorting, and baling of the product. Ideally, these warehouses would be located near railway stations and would have easy access to the rural hinterland where the crop was grown. The Papapetros tobacco warehouse is a typical example of these industrial buildings. It occupies a large lot along major thoroughfares and is easily accessible from the railway station. It was built with a structure of concrete in conjunction with visible stone masonry (local gray rock in accordance with the tradition of Agrinio). The main entrances are decorated with sculpted art deco stonework. The whole building is reminiscent of the architecture of Central Europe in a deliberate attempt to promote the company’s European image.
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Agrinio: the kingdom of tobacco
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