NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1975 SESSION

CHAPTER 960

HOUSE BILL 820

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN THE RESTORATION OF KERR MILL IN ROWAN COUNTY.

Whereas, Kerr Mill, near Millbridge, in Rowan County, built ca. 1820, is the only known federal period brick mill in the State; and

Whereas, Dr. Samuel Kerr, the builder of this mill, became involved in the economic and industrial development of the area now known as Millbridge and in the further development of Rowan County by the operation of this mill; and

Whereas, Kerr Mill retains virtually all of its original details, such as handmade brick cornices and stout timberwork, which add architectural interest to this structure; and

Whereas, Kerr Mill has been designated an historic property by the Rowan County Historic Properties Commission; and

Whereas, Kerr Mill and the land upon which it is situated is to be donated to Rowan County and is to be restored by the Rowan County Historic Properties Commission and the Rowan County American Revolution Bicentennial Commission as a heritage aspect of the bicentennial celebration; and

Whereas, Kerr Mill is to be restored to its original historic use and purpose as a mill to be operated for the education and enjoyment of our people; Now, therefore,

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

Section 1.  There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the Division of Archives and History, Department of Cultural Resources, for assistance to begin the exterior restoration of Kerr Mill in Rowan County for the 1975-76 fiscal year the sum of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), provided a like amount is raised by the Rowan County Historic Properties Commission after July 1, 1975; and for the 1976-77 fiscal year for assistance in completing the restoration of Kerr Mill in Rowan County, the sum of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), provided a like amount is raised by the Rowan County Historic Properties Commission after July 1, 1976.

Sec. 2.  Funds appropriated in this act shall be expended only in accordance with Sections 121-11 and 143-31.2 of the General Statutes.

Sec. 3.  This act shall be in effect on and after July 1, 1975.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 26th day of June, 1975.