textile mills

“C” is for Columbia Mills. The first textile mill in the world to be powered exclusively by electricity, the Columbia Mills Company was chartered in 1893 with an initial capitalization of $700,000.

“C” is for Columbia Mills. The first textile mill in the world to be powered exclusively by electricity, the Columbia Mills Company was chartered in 1893 with an initial capitalization of $700,000.

“S” is for Sirrine, Joseph Emory (1872-1947). Architect, engineer.

“S” is for Sirrine, Joseph Emory (1872-1947). Architect, engineer.

“M” is for Montgomery, John Henry (1833-1902). Manufacturer, merchant.

“M” is for Montgomery, John Henry (1833-1902). Manufacturer, merchant.

Many mills have taken advantage of our state’s Textile Mill Revitalization Tax Credit, but what about the blight that still surrounds these old mills?

Many mills have taken advantage of our state’s Textile Mill Revitalization Tax Credit, but what about the blight that still surrounds these old mills?

“M” is for Mill villages. Early textile entrepreneurs built not only factories but frequently entire villages.

“M” is for Mill villages. Early textile entrepreneurs built not only factories but frequently entire villages.