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You might want to mention that this is the majestic old bank building on Lodge Street, that has in the past been a number of different spas, financial services businesses, and the local Melting Pot franchise. It’s been empty for a couple of years, and everyone has been longing for a good tenant to take it over. Hard to imagine a better one than the SHHG. They got a good deal on the place, too … it was listed at about a million dollars about 12-18 months ago, and more recently was pegged at $850,000.
This is a perfect location for the Guild (MUCH, much better than their spot over on Tunnel Road), and should give a nice boost to the foot traffic on that side of Lodge Street. It should benefit the businesses on either side (the olive oil/balsamic store and the Village Wayside Bar & Grill) considerably, too. Here’s hoping they manage to get renovations made and the venue set up quickly!
Nate, thanks for all the background. I hadn’t had a chance to delve in and check this out. I just saw the property transfer and figured something significant was up. Sounds like a great, high-profile move for the guild.