The Cotton Mill Restoration Project, before and after photos, at Wahington, Utah.http://www.pjhmutah.com/restoration.htmAs the A-1 Pallet/Frank Melton saga continues, one possible solution has been virtually ignored by the Reeves, Mr. Melton, and the media. Mr. Melton makes a valid point when he calls it an eyesore as the pictures taken last week show (link at end of story). The Reeves make valid points as well when they state that they have fixed all code violations, are an employer in a declining neighborhood, and operate a viable business that pays taxes. They also point out that part of the plant was once a mill that was constructed in the 1800's.
Surely there is a place in Jackson for buildings of historic value. Has anyone examined the possibility of restoring the historic part of the plant, for which Mill Street was named? Perhaps the mill should be part of a restoration project, turning part of it into a museum that gives character and history to Mill Street. While this may not be the best solution, it has not been discussed by the parties involved and is ignored by the media.
A brief search of the internet reveals a plethora of projects restoring mills nationwide (The search terms "grant", "mill", and "restoration" were used). What typically happens is that various combinations of private and public groups seek grants from a variety of sources. Once funding is obtained, the mills are restored as much as is feasible, usually a museum is added, and in some cases, the business that was operating at the site of the mill still functions as before.
Some of these projects are:
The Harrison Grist Mill Restoration (Ontario, Canada)http://www.ocl.net/projects/harrington_grist_mill/index.shtml
Heritage Grist Mill Association (New York)
http://www.morleygristmill.com/execsummary1.htm
Old Brick and Mill Forge in Whitinsville (Massachusetts)
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2006/10/16/historic_mill_is_cutting_edge/
Surely there is a place in Jackson for buildings of historic value. Has anyone examined the possibility of restoring the historic part of the plant, for which Mill Street was named? Perhaps the mill should be part of a restoration project, turning part of it into a museum that gives character and history to Mill Street. While this may not be the best solution, it has not been discussed by the parties involved and is ignored by the media.
A brief search of the internet reveals a plethora of projects restoring mills nationwide (The search terms "grant", "mill", and "restoration" were used). What typically happens is that various combinations of private and public groups seek grants from a variety of sources. Once funding is obtained, the mills are restored as much as is feasible, usually a museum is added, and in some cases, the business that was operating at the site of the mill still functions as before.
Some of these projects are:
The Harrison Grist Mill Restoration (Ontario, Canada)http://www.ocl.net/projects/harrington_grist_mill/index.shtml
Heritage Grist Mill Association (New York)
http://www.morleygristmill.com/execsummary1.htm
Old Brick and Mill Forge in Whitinsville (Massachusetts)
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2006/10/16/historic_mill_is_cutting_edge/
The Mill at Anselma (Pennsylvania)
http://www.anselmamill.org/restoration.htm
Columbine Mill (Colorado)
http://www.littletongov.org/history/histlandmarks/columbinemill.asp
Hansford Mills Museum (New York)
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/stories/2005/07/06/brite3.html
A restored mill allowing the Reeves to operate their pallet-recycling business will enhancethe character of the area (which is primarily industrial), bringing a shot in the arm to an area that sadly looks more and more like a war zone as Jackson has a historical landmark truly worthy of the designation. Unfortunately, such a solution will not be reached as long as the Mayor is in sledgehammer mode and the Reeves are forced to defend themselves against his tactics. Even if the merits of the Mayor's case are strong, this is still a solution that should be considered by the parties. It is a shame that it has been ignored by the media which seems to be more interested in food fights than in solving problems.
Other posts on this subject:
http://kingfish1935.blogspot.com/2007/07/is-1-pallets-eyesore-you-be-judge.html
http://www.anselmamill.org/restoration.htm
Columbine Mill (Colorado)
http://www.littletongov.org/history/histlandmarks/columbinemill.asp
Hansford Mills Museum (New York)
http://www.thedailystar.com/news/stories/2005/07/06/brite3.html
A restored mill allowing the Reeves to operate their pallet-recycling business will enhancethe character of the area (which is primarily industrial), bringing a shot in the arm to an area that sadly looks more and more like a war zone as Jackson has a historical landmark truly worthy of the designation. Unfortunately, such a solution will not be reached as long as the Mayor is in sledgehammer mode and the Reeves are forced to defend themselves against his tactics. Even if the merits of the Mayor's case are strong, this is still a solution that should be considered by the parties. It is a shame that it has been ignored by the media which seems to be more interested in food fights than in solving problems.
Other posts on this subject:
http://kingfish1935.blogspot.com/2007/07/is-1-pallets-eyesore-you-be-judge.html
4 comments:
A-1 Pallets is in the middled of crack head town. Who in there right mind will visit a restore cotton mill? I say demolish the damn thing.
that should be "crackhead". One word. pay attention.
bump.
What do you know. They have been out of the lime light for awhile what have they done now? Or has Harvey gave them a grant or a gold key to the city?
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