‘This is history’: Dixie Cup comes down as project to transform former factory into housing moves along

WILSON, Pa. — The iconic Dixie Cup that graced the Easton area’s skyline for decades was brought to the ground Thursday morning.

Crews beat much of the expected crowd, as they lowered the massive structure, which served as a water tower for its namesake factory, around 8:30 a.m.

Some of the dozen of people surrounding the factory said they were disappointed to miss the action, scheduled to start around 9 a.m…

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