Bronson Reel Factory info

[wrong99]

Do any of you Michigan residents (or anyone else, for that matter) know if the old Bronson Reel Co. factory is still standing? The information (would kill for a photo!) will be posted in the History section of our Bronson website. Thanks.
Mark Williams

[Midway Tommy D]

Mark,
I have a feeling this is about as current (Oct 2013) and good as it's gonna get:

Before you take a flight into Bronson to verify, though, you may want to send Sawisch on a "Road Trip" as I think,
according to this: it no longer exists.

[wrong99]

Exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks a bunch, Tommy. Pretty sad-looking. Three generations of families made their living there.
Mark

[Reel Geezer]

For a photo as it looked in the 1920's or 30s, check my Meisselbach book on page 133. That photo was provided to me as a scan from a book on Bronson City history by the Bronson Library. I sent it on to the publisher of my book, and don't have a copy.

[wrong99]

Thanks, Phil.

[Rick H]

Here's an old one , if it helps......

[wrong99]

Perfect! Thanks very much.
Mark

[Rick H]

And a link to the pic that Phil reffered to......it's "earlier".

[url]http://fishing-.ipower.com/images/Bronsonfactoryweb.jpg[/url]

[kenzo]

Hey Mark,
My brother, Ed, made a pilgrimage to the old factory site in Bronson Michigan two years ago and met a guy that used to work there. This gentleman knew a way into the factory and gave him a guided tour. He described what was performed in each location. My Bro is a shutter bug and took a bunch of photos. For Christmas I receive a packet of these photographs along with a couple of bricks, a sign that reads "SAFETY GLASSES REQUIRE IN THIS AREA", a bag full of insulation, and a 75lb weight that was used to keep the lathe pulley belts tight all from the Bronson factory. The buildings were in terrible condition as the photos will show. I will digitize them and get them to you. Are you going to attend the convention is the Smokeys? I can bring you prints if you would like.

Kenzo Bronson

[wrong99]

Kenzo,
Won't be able to make the convention, but would certainly love seeing some of the photos if possible. Thanks a million.
Mark

[scottorock]

Wow! Pretty neat. I'd love to see the photos as well

[bettybarr]

Please bring the pictures to Buckberry. They will be fun for the Wine and Reels gathering.
Thanks, Betty