I don't usually make my own thread but I thought this might deserve it.
Strickland Cotton Mill was constructed in 1899, and the resultant village that grew up around the mill was eventually named Remerton. It is a small sub-city of Valdosta, GA now. The mill was one of the largest employers in Lowndes County, and many of the houses built for workers are still used today. There were also churches and a school built in this "company town." This mill has been a historical artifact for this area since closing down in 1979, but is now scheduled for demolition.
A good friend of mine was able to gain access to the mill for a historical photographic survey of the mill, and we are both going to be shooting extensively in it before its ultimate demolition. Our first foray into the massive complex was yesterday, and I've got a few 4x5 sheets to show. I will keep updating this thread as we produce more work. We are planning on exploring options for a gallery show featuring these photographs.
More info on the mill and the city of Remerton can be found here: http://www.cityofremerton.com/history.htm
On to the photos. These were all taken on T-Max 100 film with a Nikkor 90mm f/8 lens and developed in Rodinal 1:50:
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