In today's blog, Part 2 of 2, when my friend Brad visited one of the other cool places I took him was historic Savage Mill in Maryland. Lots of shops, history, and yeah, it's haunted (but that's another story.
WHAT IS SAVAGE MILL? The Savage Mill is a historic cotton mill complex in Savage, Maryland, which has been turned into a complex of shops and restaurants. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. It is located in the Savage Mill Historic District. The original mill was built in 1816. Today, buildings in the complex date from 1822 to 1916.
WHAT IS IT TODAY? One half of the mill houses unique shops like a clock shop, book store, antiques, furniture, home furnishings, and many others. The other half of the mill is filled with spaces rented out by artists of all mediums - paints, photography, clothing design and more. There are also some eateries, too, and places to sit outside. Outside the mill is a picturesque bridge, the Little Patuxent River and a local trail.
THE HISTORY: The primary product woven in the 1800's was canvas. This lightweight, yet strong material was used in making sails for clipper ships that sailed in and out of Baltimore Harbor. This product was also used for tents, cannon covers and other supplies for Civil War armies; painted backdrops for Hollywood’s first silent movies from 1890 to 1900; and canvas cots, truck covers and transport bags used by U.S. soldiers in Europe during both World Wars I and II.
Between 1947 and 1950, the entire Mill was turned into a Christmas display village. Christmas tree ornaments were manufactured and a miniature B&O Railroad train transported visitors to an from the Route 1 parking area. There was also a one-ring circus in the huge new weave Room. The Winer family bought the mill in 1950. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
WHERE: 600 Foundry St, Savage, MD 20763 OPEN: Hours: 10am to 6pm Phone: (410) 792-2820 FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/shopsavagemill/
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