Oak Street Mill, originally named the Gen Yarn Mill, was opened in 1905 by Joseph Benjamin Cornelius and employed 45 people. It employed more than 150 people in its peak years but ultimately closed in 1962. Today, it is the home of Oak Street Mill Antiques and several venues, including Brick Row.
The Gem Yarn Mill is the only remaining cotton mill still standing in Cornelius. Today, visitors can step back in time by exploring the Oak Street Mill in picturesque downtown Cornelius.
