Open Door Policy

I went out today during a lull in the rain and discovered these gated portals from the gin mill that open onto the creek. The gin mill made cotton gins (not the libation) until it closed in 2012

[J. Voorberg]

almost looks like a prison....nice

[Marilyn Wigen]

I thought the same thing @jayberg did! And I also think it looks like snow in front of the doors... but I'm on my phone so the pic is pretty small. I really do like the photo! :)

[Leslie]

Don't go in without back up...

[Sheila]

Love old mills. Used to go photograph the one in Prattville!

[katy]

@jayberg I thought so too! i don't know why I have never noticed them before! Thanks, Jay!

[Rick Schies]

Wow, that looks like it could be an interesting exploration

[katy]

@marilyn Thanks, sissy! The "snow" is the swollen creek from all the rain we have had! I am really glad you like it!

[katy]

@lesip LOL! So true! thanks, Leslie for the chuckle!

[katy]

@swguevin This is the gin shop where they made the gins! It is right beside the dam.

[katy]

@digitalrn I bet you are right! I'll keep that in mind if I get the urge to explore!

[Sheila]

So you work in Prattville?

[katy]

@swguevin live here

[Diane]

Very cool shot! Do you know what the portals were for?

[Sheila]

Such a small world!

[katy]

@eudora I don't ! I might try to figure it out! i imagine it had something to do with the creek but I am not sure what !

[katy]

@swguevin It truly is!

[Deb]

Was there any way for you to get in? It would be very interesting to check the place out.

[Kimberly Balychev]

What a very cool looking place :) I wonder what is back there.. if there is anything special hiding :) Amazing shot and interesting info as well :)

[Vee]

Looks like it has lots of character! Love the textures in the brick work!

[jim huntsman]

never know what you find when u look, great shot

[James Shultz]

I love the rust & overgrowth. Great shot!

[katy]

@deburahiru I don't know of a way because the whole building is behind a security fence.

[katy]

@kbalychev Thanks so much, Kimberly It raises a lot of questions for sure!

[katy]

@vskolnik I really appreciate that, Vee! thanks os much!

[katy]

@jlshultz Thanks a bunch, James!

[katy]

@justjim You are so right! thanks,Jim for the follow and comment.

[Geertje K.]

Hi Katy, cool picture, I love the symmetry! I'm saying goodbye for now, thank you for the time together on this project. And I wish you all the best. I also feel that bond through the selfies, and you were so loyal on commenting, thank you for that!

[katy]

@geertje Thanks for the visit, Geertje. I treasure the opportunity to get to know you!

[Paula]

Great shot!

[katy]

@paulavdmerwe thanks so much, Paula!

[John Lynn]

It is not to keep people out but to keep something in! Wasn't that something they said in the new King Kong movie! LOL Interesting looking place. I wouldn't have guessed that was water until you said so.

[katy]

@jwlynn64 LOL! You might be right, John!! Thanks for the comments!

[Darlene]

Very cool capture, Katy. Would be very interesting to get in and take some photos.

[Tara]

Very cool shot Katy! You captured the run down feeling well.

[katy]

@darsphotos it would be but I am not sure how to go about getting in there!

[katy]

@tara11 Thanks, Tara! I appreciate it! I am glad you like it!

[m9f9l]

Looks like something from a movie :-)

[katy]

@m9f9l I was really surprised to find it!