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The SHPO report outlines the history of SHPO involvement in the Mills Building including nominating the building to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and as a National Historic Landmark in 1974. In 1983-1984 a feasibility study was…

The plan shows a map of the Bull Street site in 1909, drawn by an associate of Shand & Lafaye Architects.

The October, 1962 edition of the Palmetto Variety includes several pages on the history of the Mills Building and the wall, as well as several of the original outbuildings behind Mills, which were torn down after the wall was lowered. Mrs. Inez…

Report of the history of the Mills Building and the wall written by Department of Mental Health secretary and archivist, Inez Fripp. The report discusses original establishment and construction, alterations, changes in function, and also changes in…

Report of the history of the Mills Building and the wall written by Department of Mental Health secretary and archivist, Inez Fripp. The report discusses original establishment and construction, alterations, changes in function, and also changes in…

Original drawing of the North Façade of the Mills Building

Original drawing of the South elevation of the Mills Building. Shows original plan of the porch.

Original plan of the first story of the Mills Building, showing the central structure, with two flanking wings to east and west. Also describes room functions.

Original plan of the basement, or ground floor, of the Mills Building, showing two flanking wings to the east and west of the central structure. Groin vaults are marked with "X." Description of room functions.

Original plan of the attic story of the Mills Building. This story served hospital and surgical functions and also lead to roof top "premenades." The roof of the central structure served as as a rooftop garden for visitors, while the roof of the…