Dallas Mill, Renaissance Revival industrial building in Huntsville, Alabama.
The Dallas Mill is a large Renaissance Revival industrial building stretching about 650 feet with symmetrical facades and detailed architectural features. It served as the centerpiece of a complete factory town that included worker housing and accommodation buildings alongside the production facility.
The mill was built in 1892 by the architectural firm Lockwood, Greene & Co. and became one of the region's major cotton textile operations. Production ceased in 1949 as the textile industry shifted to other locations.
The name refers to the location within a worker community built around textile production. The building's design and scale show how factory owners of that era created entire settlements to house and manage their labor force.
The building is located in Huntsville and can be viewed from outside to appreciate its scale and architectural style. Visitors should note that access and viewing conditions may vary, so it is best to check current information before planning a visit.
The mill doubled its production capacity within just a few years of opening, demonstrating how quickly the textile industry was growing in this region. This rapid expansion reflected the enormous demand for cotton textiles during that manufacturing era.
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