The c. 1950 Commercial Building is located in the East Durham Historic
District in Durham, North Carolina. The one-story, three-bay commercial
structure experienced a significant fire in January 2011, leaving it
without a roof structure, interior finishes, or existing storefronts on
the left two bays.
The building has been fully renovated with a new roof structure, new storefront windows to match the existing windows on the right bay, fresh exterior paint, and new signage and lighting on the exterior.
The interior has concrete floors, newly installed drywall and trim, and new electrical and mechanical systems. Bathrooms have been installed at the rear of each commercial bay.
The project is slated to receive both state and federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits.
The project is slated to receive both state and federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits.
