Richland Cotton Mill - Columbia, SC
N 33° 59.333 W 081° 01.686
17S E 497404 N 3760923
One of many historic structures found in the downtown area of this capitol city. It now serves as apartments.
Waymark Code: WM8YC7
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
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The Richland Cotton Mill signifies Columbia's development as a cotton textile center in the late 19th century. Locally generated design and capital set this mill apart from others of the time, which were developed through northern interests.
From the Richland County Website
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From Wikipedia:
The first few years of the 20th century saw Columbia emerge as a regional textile manufacturing center. In 1907, Columbia had six mills in operation: Richland, Granby, Olympia, Capital City, Columbia, and Palmetto. Combined, they employed over 3,400 workers with an annual payroll of $819,000, giving the Midlands an economic boost of over $4.8 million.
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