Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A $36 million renovation has breathed new life into a historic textile mill in Bessemer City, turning the once-dilapidated mill ...

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What is the mill's history? The building has been largely vacant since 1995. It was built by founder John Askey Smith in 1896 and was one of the city's largest textile mills. What kind of work will be ...

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The mill, which ceased operations in 1995, has been revitalized as The Lofts at Osage Mill. The apartments are considered affordable housing, with income restrictions for tenants. A $36 million ...