The article explores the remnants of two historic factories in Athens, shedding light on their past significance in the local economy during the mid-20th century. The ‘Nina’ button factory and the ‘An. Metaxovioi’ textile factory once thrived, providing numerous jobs until their closures in the 1980s. Today, their dilapidated structures and remains, including a chimney with three stars that became a local emblem, evoke nostalgia for a bygone era. The piece also highlights the social fabric linked to these industrial landmarks.