Located at the historic site of a woolen mill complex in Marcellus, New York, the Upper Crown Mill Condominiums feature 32 single-level residences and 4,000 square feet of commercial office space arranged into a campus of four buildings modeled after the appearance of the former industrial center.

The site of the Upper Crown Mill Condominiums was used as an industrial center from 1812 until late in the 20th century. Early manufacturing utilized waterpower from Nine Mile Creek, which borders the entire eastern boundary of the property.

The Upper Crown Mill initiated operations with its first building in 1848 and later grew to an expansive complex that occupied most of the site (left). The mill's original manufacturing functions were performed in a four-story brick structure located directly along the bank of Nine Mile Creek with an adjacent four-story brick building to support its warehouse and shipping demands. Separate one- and two-story structures served as the storage area, powerhouse, offices, and stable/garage.

Unfortunately, the original mill was demolished in the late 1980s. Working from historic photographs, the property´s new owners have created a multi-building, mixed-use community to closely resemble the appearance and layout of the original mill campus (right). As the project´s historic centerpiece, the four-story Manufacturing Building has been rebuilt along the creek in the footprint of the original structure. Clad in brick over stone foundations, it features window patterns, rooflines, and a five-story entry tower that draw heavily from the mill´s original design.

Another important site improvement was a full-scale restoration of the creek and its shoreline to their pre-industrial form. This “rebirth” of the creek will benefit condo owners from both an environmental and aesthetic standpoint, as it adds natural beauty to the creekside setting and provides an enhanced aquatic wildlife habitat. Click here for a glimpse of the creek in its restored form.

Recognition of the site´s historic integrity has been balanced with the need to preserve its natural beauty and to ensure ease of pedestrian access to the adjacent downtown district of the village. As a result, site features include paved sidewalks linked to the village sidewalk system, a graded creek walk running the length of the property, indoor parking, and a centrally located green area as a focal point for outdoor gatherings.

Other amenities available to condo owners include an elegantly furnished community room, fitness room, and easy access to the brand new, state-of-the-art Marcellus Free Library, which is located on-site!

In addition, the project utilizes the most modern systems for construction, energy conservation, security, and conveniences.