The Society for the Preservation of Old Mills
is an international organization which is dedicated by its constitution to:
The purpose of THE SOCIETY is to advocate for the Preservation of Old Mills, inclusive of their structures, histories and supporting trades by promoting their importance and prominence within our Nation’s History through Old Mill News, the Archive and other means deemed suitable by THE SOCIETY.
The Society, also known as SPOOM, was chartered in Maine as a non-profit organization in 1972. Its members include mill owners, old mill buffs, museum curators, conservators, writers, teachers, artists, photographers, equipment supply firms, and institutions such as libraries.
Membership is open to any individual who shares the interests and purposes of SPOOM. The Society shares common interests with the International Molinological Society (TIMS) which is a world-wide organization of around 500 members from more than 35 countries and five continents.