David Pittman (l), with his mother, Daisy Franklin Pittman who has historic ties to Olympia, and Gloria Guild, enjoy the vista from re–developed Olympia Mills during a celebratory opening last week.

Long–time residents of three Olympia neighborhoods were among guests honored last week at a luncheon on the piazza of re-developed Olympia Mills. The Philadelphia Management Group that undertook the $30 million project was the lead host for the gathering of more than 250 guests.

“We are very proud to bring the mills on line for the people of Columbia,” said Ron Caplan, president of the Philadelphia Management Group, whose vision has catalyzed the redevelopment project.