Another Mill Reborn in Baltimore
October 20, 2016
The Daily Record
by Joe Nathanson
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“Cities that are successful have to be able to adapt to changing conditions – from changes in technology and economic trends to the latest twists in consumer tastes and household preferences. Among the signs that Baltimore is finding some measure of success are the many instances in which it has been able to find new uses for buildings from its industrial past.
Earlier this year, along with a group of my professional colleagues, I had an opportunity to get a preview of the latest repurposed mill building in the Jones Falls Valley. Whitehall Mill is a $22 million, 200,000 square feet mixed-use development consisting of 28 loft apartments, offices, a restaurant and a public retail market. Think of Belvedere Square Market along a stream valley. Guided by its developer, David Tufaro, the founder of Terra Nova Ventures, we learned about the unique features involved in converting an historic structure, along with the special challenges of building in a floodplain.
Whitehall Mill is now welcoming its first residents. Soon Baltimore shoppers will also be able to come to the market to obtain fresh produce, the latest catch from the sea and meat from area farms. The plans also have space for a cheese shop, a bakery, coffee selections, and areas for vendors of Asian food and prepared foods. Along with the restaurant located in the former Whitehall Cotton Mill boiler room, the refurbished 19th century building will be able to satisfy many 21st century palates…”