BY SARAH STEPHENS

ELMORE/AUTAUGA NEWS

Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 was a day that some thought would never become reality. But a glimpse of that reality was shared with over 100 invited guests at the official groundbreaking of The Mill Apartments, located within the historic buildings of Daniel Pratt’s Cotton Gin complex.

We are working on a more in depth story, but the EAN wanted to share the website for the future apartments. Understand, this website is brand new and a work in progress. However, it already has some good information to share.

You can visit the website at https://www.themillatprattville.com/

From the Website: The 127 units of modern, urban living include approximately 60 unique floor plans consisting of 1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom, and 3-Bedroom apartments. These are housed within the former Daniel Pratt cotton gin complex (1848), consisting of five historic masonry structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the original building architectural components have been incorporated into the loft designs including exposed brick walls, wooden support beams, and oversized windows that maximize the one-of-a-kind views and natural light.

The apartments are expected to be completed by mid-2023.

Stay tuned, as we will have a story with more information and plenty of photos. We were also given a tour of the buildings courtesy of Alec Whaley, with Whaley Construction, and Bradley Neave, former Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission. It is very much appreciated.

For those who have worked so hard to make this a reality, there are not enough thank yous. It is truly a great day in Prattville. A central piece of history will be saved, and become a focal point of activity in historic downtown Prattville.