Wilmington Assembly

Wilmington Assembly
The former Wilmington Assembly
pictured in June 2019
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Operated1947–2009
Coordinates39°43′42.97″N 75°36′41.26″W / 39.7286028°N 75.6114611°W / 39.7286028; -75.6114611
IndustryAutomotive
ProductsAutomobiles
Area3,200,000-square-foot (300,000 m2)
Address801 Boxwood Road, Wilmington DE 19804
Owner(s)General Motors
Defunct2009; 15 years ago (2009)

Wilmington Assembly was a General Motors automobile factory in Wilmington, Delaware.[1] The 3,200,000-square-foot (300,000 m2) factory opened in 1947, and produced cars for GM's Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn, Opel, Buick and Daewoo brands during its operation. GM closed the plant on July 28, 2009.[2]

  1. ^ General Motors to increase Solstice output at Wilmington awknowledge.com, (November 3, 2005).
  2. ^ "GM Plant Closes". WDEL/Delmarva Broadcasting Company.