'Breaking Away' mill poised for renewal

The Indianapolis Star ^ | February 6, 2004 | Associated Press

[Samwise]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A developer hopes to convert an aging limestone mill into living space.

Randy Cassady of Woolery Ventures LLC wants to convert the 76,000-square-foot Woolery Stone Mill to house 42 condominiums, a 55-room hotel and conference center, a climbing facility and a restaurant-pub. The mill, which has been vacant for nearly 10 years, served as a backdrop in the movie "Breaking Away."

[gov_bean_ counter]

Limestone sometimes = radon...

I'd find another place to live.

[gov_bean_ counter]

Limestone sometimes = radon...

I'd find another place to live.

[Samwise]

Hmmmmm. That never occurred to me. We had to have a radon inspection when you get a mortgage. I don't know if it was law or bank policy. I wonder if this place will pass.

[js1138]

Great movie. I was just talking about it tonight while eating zucchini.

[BookmanTheJanitor]

"No more "ini" foods".

[js1138]

That's the one. Part of my family's vocabulary, but in reverse.

[Drango]

"Breaking away" is one of the greatest movies of all time. It's responsible for the line that goes something like.... " College does something to a girl's {insert Janet Jackson anatomy}"

[the invisib1e hand]

I wonder if this place will pass.

that probably all depends on the politics of the deal.

florida's built on limerock, and we seem to be ok.

or do we?

[cherry]

one of those sleeper movies that are terrific.....the mom and dad in that film are hysterical...

[Kirkwood]

Limestone is ubiquitous in the area and everyone knows about the issue of radon.

I know this mill and I think the conversion is a great idea. Probably some left wing wackos will find some reason (like radon) to protest it.

[Kirkwood]

My only movie appearance. I was somewhere in the crowd during the race scene.

[bd476]

How far is this from the quarries and did you or anyone you know ever swim there? :D