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We’ll renovate the entire building and occupy the
second floor while seeking another business to occupy the prime
retail space on the ground floor,” remarked Luce. “The renovation of
this landmark building is a great step forward for the
revitalization of downtown Alderson,” said Jim Russell of Alderson
Main Street’s (AMS) Hub Team.
Alderson was settled in 1777 and has a rich history as an
educational and economic center for the region. “Timothy and I both
have complementary skillsets and a deeply shared interest in energy
efficiency and alternative energy, so we look to outfit the building
with solar energy components and remodel with energy efficiency in
mind” commented Boettner. “What Fritz and Timothy have committed to
do for Alderson is what every community needs and hopes for. The
pledge of their talents and the promise of their time and resources
demonstrate a level of leadership and dedication that cannot be
measured. When committed people get involved, good things happen,”
said Steve Weir, executive director of the Greenbrier Valley
Economic Development Corporation.
Renovations will begin this fall and should wrap up around the first
of the year. The building has beautifully detailed architecture, and
as a former bank it includes the original safe and a brick
partial-basement that would make a great wine cellar. “For the
ground floor retail space, which is over 1,200 square feet, we are
entertaining ideas for prospective commercial tenants that would
like to locate in such a historic setting and be a part of the
rebirth of Alderson. We are prepared to offer very affordable rent
to help jumpstart entrepreneurs” Boettner added.
Margaret Hambrick, treasurer of AMS, said, “This is a wonderful old
building with great potential. I am sure Fritz and Timothy will be
bringing it back to life and adding their energy to the historic
business district of Alderson.
Original Source:
The Mountain Messenger
Do you
have any thoughts on this? Just for fun,
what kind of business do you think
should go in the first floor? _Editor
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