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Discover hidden treasures located in the upper floors of historic
buildings in downtown Greenville during May’s First Friday event!
Explore
Historic Upper Floors During First Friday in May
Have you ever wondered what is on the upper floors of our historic
downtown buildings? If so, you will want to be part of Main Street
Greenville’s First Friday Upper Floor Tour on Friday, May 4th to see
and discover these hidden locations!
This self-guided tour will take place from 6-9 pm and will include 4
upper floor locations and 1 bonus location in downtown. Also, since it
is "First Friday,” downtown businesses will be open late for you to
shop, dine, and enjoy!
The Upper Floor Tours were created to highlight the historic buildings
located in our downtown district and remind residents of the true
magnitude of the buildings. “Our downtown buildings have so many
fascinating stories of the lives that took place in and around them.
The Upper Floor Tour allows people to see the spaces that are often
closed to the public, and where the history of the buildings is often
still visible,” said Crysta Hutchinson, Executive Director for Main
Street Greenville. “We hope that people will also see the potential
that lies in these buildings and consider how they can still be
utilized today.”
The following buildings will be featured on the tour this year: 334 S.
Broadway (space above Bach to Rock), 406 S. Broadway (space above The
Merchant House), 613 S. Broadway (space above Boys & Girls Club),
and 117 E. 5th St. (space above The Bistro Off Broadway). The bonus
location (no ticket necessary to view this location) will be the First
Presbyterian Church, located at 114 E. 4th St.
A video-tour featuring the upper floor locations on the tour will be
offered the same evening (during the same time) for those with limited
mobility. The video tour can be viewed at the Darke County Welcome
Center (421 S. Broadway).
Tickets are $5 each and will not be limited. Purchase your tickets in
advance at the Welcome Center; the tour is free for students and
children 17 and younger. All children under 16 must be accompanied by
an adult. Tickets can also be purchased at any of the featured
locations during the event, unlimited tickets available.
“Our hope is that the Upper Floor Tours will encourage and inspire
others to consider living options in the downtown area and continue to
increase the demand for upper floor apartment living,” said Hutchinson.
Downtown residents can make a sizable contribution to the health and
the stability of the overall downtown economy. “People who choose to
live downtown often embrace the lifestyle, supporting the businesses on
an almost daily basis,” said Hutchinson. “Our goal is to have these
upper floors utilized. We hope this event will encourage people to look
at our historic buildings a little differently when traveling down
Broadway.”
Mote and Associates, Inc. sponsors the annual Upper Floor Tour, a
professional design firm specializing in civil engineering and land
surveying. The tour is presented by Main Street Greenville in
collaboration with Historic Preservation Month to bring awareness and
respect to our built environment.
First Fridays are a monthly event presented by Main Street Greenville,
a non-profit organization committed to stimulating and supporting
revitalization efforts, historic preservation and grown in historic
Downtown Greenville. To learn more about the organization or the event,
please visit www.MainStreetGreenville.org, follow them on social media,
or contact them at 937-548-4998.
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