No Broken Windows! No Holes in the Roof!
In the 1970’s The Old Mill was a fully functioning venue for rock bands!
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“When the mill became available to rent, lease, or purchase, someone appeared interested in buying it … (but) when the sale fell apart, Richard Sheffield and I began slowly to consider leasing the mill ourselves from J.D. Walker. Since the Old Mill had recently been rented as a Dance Hall and Bar, almost everything we might need to open a new business was already present and available. There were no broken windows. The plumbing worked, the heating system (weekly coal deliveries) and electrical system needed no repairs. And most importantly there was a functioning bar (with an amazing stone fireplace), plus a hardwood dance floor and a large stage. Also there were tables and chairs. I arranged a $1200 loan from my mother, and paid it back before we opened.” - Ed Huntsman