1950-2000: Industrial era
Acme Visible Records (1950)
Acme Visible Records, a manufacturer of office filing systems, opened a major plant in Crozet in 1950.
The arrival briefly made the village an industrial as well as agricultural employer, foreshadowing the larger Morton Frozen Foods chapter that would follow three years later. Acme manufactured the visible-edge filing equipment that medical practices, insurance companies, and government offices used through the mid-twentieth century.
The plant operated for decades before eventually closing as the office-filing market shifted to electronic records.
Frequently asked questions
What period does Acme Visible Records (1950) cover?
This entry covers the 1950-2000: Industrial era period of Crozet, Virginia history. See the History page for the broader chronological frame, including Claudius Crozet, the Blue Ridge Tunnel, the orchard era, and the modern planned-community phase.
Where can I learn more about Acme Visible Records (1950)?
The Crozet Library local-history collection, Albemarle County records, and the Crozet Gazette archives are the best starting points for deeper research on Crozet history. The /history landing page links to additional entries organized by era.
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