The original mill complex was constructed in 1920 and operated as a significant textile facility for the Southern Bleachery and Print Works.
The property contains a massive subterranean level once used for the textile machinery's belt-driven power systems.
The site was once central to the 'company town' ecosystem, where the mill provided the primary source of employment and infrastructure for the local area.
Many of the current tenants utilize the original loading docks and freight elevators for their artistic and commercial operations.
The facility is one of the few remaining examples of large-scale industrial textile architecture in the region to successfully pivot into an arts-driven commercial space.
Taylors Mill is a repurposed 1920s textile manufacturing complex transformed into a multi-use creative community hub in upstate South Carolina. The site spans over 260,000 square feet, preserving original industrial architecture including exposed brick, timber beams, and large steel-framed windows. It currently hosts a diverse array of independent small businesses, including artist studios, fitness centers, woodworkers, and boutique food producers. The location functions as a micro-incubator for local entrepreneurs and creatives rather than a traditional museum. Visitors can walk through the corridors to observe open-door workshops and private studios. The facility maintains much of its mid-century manufacturing character while serving as a modern economic development project. It serves as a focal point for the surrounding Taylors historic district.
The external facade along Mill Street, featuring long rows of historic windows and rustic industrial brickwork.
Check the official website directory before visiting to confirm which specific resident studios or workshops are open to the public on your preferred day.
Wear comfortable, sturdy footwear, as the historic flooring can be uneven and the site layout is expansive.
Plan to visit during mid-day on weekdays for the highest likelihood of seeing artisans and makers actively working in their spaces.
Do not assume every door is a retail storefront; many spaces are private, appointment-only artist studios or professional workshops.
Individual business hours vary significantly by tenant; the complex is not a single entity with synchronized operating times.
Respect private studio boundaries by knocking before entering if the door is partially closed; do not photograph work-in-progress without asking the artist.
