The Edenton Cotton Mill, constructed in 1898, is nestled beside Queen Anne's Creek and adjacent to its historic mill village. This impressive brick structure is the largest and most unique property within Edenton's National Register Historic District and is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For almost 100 years, the Cotton Mill served the region as a vital economic engine.
After the mill closed in 1995, Preservation North Carolina devoted considerable economic energy to protect and develop the 57 homes in the accompanying village. Most of those homes have been sold and their renovations are well-underway.
The program for the 120,000 square foot textile mill includes restoration of its massive exterior windows and extensive clerestory monitor. The complex will house a mixture of residential lofts, office and retail space.
The new master plan utilizes the existing service yard as a new urban park, auto court and parking. The adjacent support buildings will be rehabilitated and oriented to the urban park, while sidewalks, street furniture, and landscape will enhance the pedestrian experience between the buildings. In the main textile mill, the existing clerestory will be restored and redefined as an interior street weaving between residential lofts and public courts.
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