High Score for Level Four: Revolution Mill Studios

In 1898, a textile entrepreneur by the name of Moses H. Cone hired his friend and former co-worker, Emanuel Sternberger to be the president of his new company, Revolution Cotton Mills. Built in Greensboro, North Carolina in1899, Revolution Cotton Mills was the first flannel mill in the region. In 1904, construction ended, doubling the size of the original footprint. In 1915, left and right wings were added to the building, again doubling it’s size, and throughout the 1930’s, Revolution Cotton Mills was recognized as the largest flannel production facility. Sternberger remained president of the company until he died in 1942, and the mill was sold in 1982 to be constructed as condominiums. When the space was proved to be unsuited for living quarters, it was sold again to an investor who would rent out the space to tenants for industrial use. Revolution Studios, LLC bought Revolution Cotton Mills in 2003, and it is now known as Revolution Mill Studios. A 5 million dollar renovation project began to convert the mill into office spaces-soon to become a 40 million dollar project. The space is now used as a business park for over 97 businesses including medical offices and labs, manufacturing companies, small business offices, and a business incubator. As of today, less than half of the 600,000 square feet has been renovated. The space is also used to host wedding receptions and community gatherings. Projects that include a greenway and a bicycle path, as well as the rapid expanding of the business park, will soon reinstate Revolution Mill Studios as an economic center in the city of Greensboro.