Sterling Cotton Mill, Historic cotton mill complex in Franklinton, United States
The Sterling Cotton Mill features an L-shaped brick structure with industrial Italianate design elements spanning across seven acres of land at East Green Street.
Samuel C. Vann established this textile manufacturing facility in 1895, which operated continuously until its closure in 1991 after nearly a century of production.
The mill represents North Carolina's industrial heritage through its architecture and role in the regional textile manufacturing development of the late 19th century.
The former industrial complex now houses residential apartments known as The Lofts @ Sterling Mill and includes spaces for modern business operations.
The mill's original brick-making process utilized on-site soil, with varying curing methods depending on the bricks' intended placement within the structure.
Location: Franklinton
GPS coordinates: 36.09972,-78.45694
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:21
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