textile mills

“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.

“M” is for Mill schools. Textile mill entrepreneurs remade the South Carolina landscape in the late nineteenth century.

“M” is for Mill schools. Textile mill entrepreneurs remade the South Carolina landscape in the late nineteenth century.