COLUMBIA MILLS BUILDING

COLUMBIA, SC

The Columbia Mills Building, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a historic industrial complex that was once a major textile manufacturing facility. The building was constructed in 1894 and was originally known as the Congaree Manufacturing Company. It was built on the site of an old grist mill on the banks of the Congaree River, which provided water power for the mills.

The Columbia Mills Building is a large brick structure with several wings and a distinctive clock tower. The building is four stories tall and covers over 500,000 square feet. It was once one of the largest textile mills in the South, employing over 1,200 workers at its peak.

After the decline of the textile industry in the mid-20th century, the Columbia Mills Building was abandoned and fell into disrepair. In the 1990s, the building was renovated and converted into a mixed-use development, with apartments, offices, and retail space. Today, the building is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, with its historic charm and unique architecture.

Despite its age, the Columbia Mills Building has been well-preserved and is a testament to the rich history of Columbia, South Carolina.

COLUMBIA MILLS BUILDING is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COLUMBIA SC. US MID #8404500075

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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COLUMBIA
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