TKa is currently working to re-purpose the J. M. Bernhardt Planing Mill and Box Factory – Steele Cotton Mill.  Located south of Lenoir’s commercial center, the plant that historically served as J. M. Bernhardt Planing Mill and Box Factory, Steele Cotton Mill, and Hayes Cotton Mill occupies a 3.22-acre parcel.  The circa 1902-1903 mill structure will be converted to 65 market rate apartments.  The 88,000 square foot facility will be renovated to National Park Service standards and will include NC State and federal financing.  Phase II of the project will include the renovation of the adjacent 1950’s Depot Building.