A CT couple created a business destination space, 180 joined them

The goal for reuse of an historic Connecticut factory building was to develop a space for what has been dubbed a community of like-minded creators in a positive environment.

To that end, an old manufacturing building on Lawton Street in Torrington has been transformed into a creative collective of gift makers, classes, business promotion and community.

When Market Street Creatives opened this summer, more than 100 vendors were already set up inside, using kiosks or stalls to display their work. The variety of goods is almost endless, but to name a few, includes: pottery, jewelry, paintings, artwork, clothing, children’s toys and pet accessories.

There also are collections of spices and flavorings for cooking, jars of preserves and pickled vegetables; seasonal décor and custom artw