Self Storage

Tillotson Mill, located in downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was originally a textile mill in the late 19th century. In 1890, this mill contributed to the region's booming industrial activity, particularly in textiles, which was a significant part of the local economy at the time. Like many mills of its era, it was likely involved in fabric production, which thrived due to the proximity of natural resources and access to transportation routes.

In recent times, there has been a trend of revitalizing historical industrial buildings like Tillotson Mill by converting them into modern, multifunctional spaces. These conversions often retain the historical character of the building while updating it for contemporary use. Plans for converting Tillotson Mill into an industrial workspace and self-storage facility would reflect this trend of adaptive reuse, catering to the needs of the current local economy by providing flexible working spaces for businesses as well as self-storage, a practical solution for urban storage challenges.

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279 columns 8” x 8” x 11 ft

186 beams 13” x 9” x 30 ft

186 beams 13” x 9” x 12 ft

45K sq ft 3” plank flooring