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KMAC
to Start Deconstruction on Large Textile Mill in Alabama
KMAC
Services, Birmingham, AL, announces that they will begin deconstruction
of Mount Vernon Mills in Tallassee, AL. Tim McCollum of KMAC estimates
deconstruction of this historic facility to begin by the end of
May, 2006.
The
Mount Vernon Mills structure is a large complex on the banks of
the Tallapoosa River in Tallassee, AL.
This
mill is said to be the country's oldest continuously running textile
mill, having been chartered in 1841 and the first building built
in 1844. It has a broad history - in its original building they
cleaned, spun, wove, bleached and dyed cotton. A second building
was built in 1852 and during the Civil War, this new facility
manufactured Confederate uniform and tent material while the original
building was used as an armory for Confederate troops. A more
modern facility was built in 1900, and this facility operated
continuosly until it closed recently. In 1943 the Tallassee division
of Mount Vernon Mills was awarded the Army-Navy "E"
award.
The
buildings on this property were built in a similar fashion to
Springs Mill that was recently deconstructed by KMAC, including
the 10" columns and large timbers and flooring beams. The
exception is that these buildings have walls of granite blocks
rather than brick. KMAC has experience with this type of deconstruction
and will take extra care in bringing these beams and timbers down
and preserving this heritage wood. "The wood contained in
these timbers promises to be excellent quality and has a rich
history," Bob Klinner of KMAC Services said recently. "With
our experience with this type of material, we will know how to
bring this building down with minimal damage to the wood, making
as much as possible available for flooring and beam projects."
More
information about the history of the Mount Vernon Mills in Tallassee,
AL can be fournd here: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2002440744_mill15.html
KMAC
Springs Mill Deconstruction article on www.salvageweb.com
KMAC
was featured in November of 2004 on a great salvage website -
www.salvageweb.com. This website is devoted to news about recycling,
reclaimation and salvage projects around the world. Read the article
here: http://www.salvageweb.com/articles/art11.asp
KMAC
Services
2631
FL Shuttlesworth Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35234
Phone 1-205-320-0940
Fax 1-205-320-0960
Email: Info@antiquepineflooring.com
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