Carr Mill Mall, Historic shopping center in Carrboro, United States.
Carr Mill Mall is a converted industrial building that now houses more than 25 local businesses, restaurants, and offices spread across multiple floors. The structure spans a ten-acre complex on North Greensboro Street, maintaining much of the original mill layout.
The building began as Alberta Cotton Mill in 1898 and later operated as a hardwood cross-tie manufacturer. It was transformed into a shopping center in 1977.
The place connects to local music history through Elizabeth Cotten, who grew up nearby and found inspiration in the railroad tracks around the mill. This musical heritage remains part of what makes the location meaningful to the community.
The mall offers free customer parking with dedicated spaces throughout the complex. Multiple floors house the various stores and restaurants, so plan time to explore the different levels.
The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the name Alberta Mill Complex, recognizing its heritage as an industrial site. This official designation protects the site as a landmark with lasting historical importance.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1977
GPS coordinates: 35.91139,-79.07139
Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47
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