Repurposed/revitalized historical buildings in Nashville

[markhollin]

The one story former warehouse/light manufacturing structure at 1300 Martin Street in Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood has great potential, most likely as a restaurant.  Was built in 1950 and has 5,780 sq. ft. of space. It is caddy corner to The Finery and directly across the street from Corsair Distillery to the west and the 1260 Martin apartments to the north across Merritt Ave., all of which are either now online or UC. 


 

[markhollin]

Tulip Street United Methodist Church at 522 Russell Street in East Nashville, was built in 1892. It was purchased a few days ago by visionary developer Charles Jones, who likes taking old structures like St. Bernard Academy, Werthan Mills, etc. and repurposing them.  In this case, the beautiful sanctuary will become an event and concert space, but still used for Sunday morning services by a congregation. 

"The dual towers, a rusticated stone base, commanding arch entrance, and terra cotta details distinguish this fine example of Richardsonian Romanesque design. Although damaged in the 1998 tornado, it was restored." (from Nashville Architecture: A Guide to the City)

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/05/16/east-nashvilles-historic-tulip-street-methodist-church-site-being-sold/324253001/

 

[markhollin]

Acme Feed and Seed at the corner of 1st and Broadway was built in 1890, and the three story brick and limestone structure  housed flour, buggy, and drug companies before it eventually became a for farm supply outlet and warehouse.  In 2014 it was converted into a bar, restaurant, and music venue.

 

[markhollin]

Parachute Media now inhabits the 2,852 sq. ft. 2 story building at 708 Gallatin Ave. that was built in 1912.  

 

[markhollin]

Sky Blue Cafe is the current tenant of 700 Fatherland Street in East Nashville,  the 4,000 sq. ft. Building was originally erected in 1910:
 

[markhollin]

The one-time Silver Dollar Saloon at the NE corner of Broadway and 2nd Ave. South was built in 1893 serving many different purposes, mainly in the drinking department.  For at least 15 years the distinctive 3 story , red brick sentinel has been home to the Hard Rock Cafe Gift Shop.

 

[titanhog]

^^Looks like they knocked down some cool old structures around it.  It's a wonder it remained...but what a cool little building it is.  Wish they would get rid of those south-side stairs so we could get a better look at that nice brickwork around the windows.

Edited May 26, 2017 by titanhog

[kc8501]

Can we rebuild the rest of the stuff around it? That'd be so much nicer than the parking lot....

[markhollin]

Lefty & Poncho's restaurant/bar opens this week at 104 5th Ave. South, a 2 story brick, 5,034 sq. ft. building originally erected in 1890:

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/05/26/ready-for-the-rush-restaurateur-set-to-open-in.html

 

[titanhog]

^^Ok...I'm trying to make sense of the layout in the photos.  

So, this isn't just in the building on the right...it includes the building on the left as well...correct? (that building is the oldest in downtown, built in 1810, correct?)  It appears a wall has been knocked down between the two buildings and the entrance to the older building on the left is just to keep the historic look, right?  That door doesn't actually go anywhere.?

[fieldmarshaldj]

14 hours ago, titanhog said:

^^Ok...I'm trying to make sense of the layout in the photos.  

So, this isn't just in the building on the right...it includes the building on the left as well...correct? (that building is the oldest in downtown, built in 1810, correct?)  It appears a wall has been knocked down between the two buildings and the entrance to the older building on the left is just to keep the historic look, right?  That door doesn't actually go anywhere.?

Apparently so. I did a double-take myself. I'm shocked they allowed the demolition of a wall and lowering of the floor on ostensibly the oldest building in downtown.

[titanhog]

5 minutes ago, fieldmarshaldj said:

Apparently so. I did a double-take myself. I'm shocked they allowed the demolition of a wall and lowering of the floor on ostensibly the oldest building in downtown.

Yeah...really odd.  I wonder how long it's been like that?  I've never been in either building, but I hope they didn't just allow this to happen so they could fit a restaurant in there.

[CenterHill]

On 5/29/2017 at 3:06 AM, titanhog said:

Yeah...really odd.  I wonder how long it's been like that?  I've never been in either building, but I hope they didn't just allow this to happen so they could fit a restaurant in there.

I can't say for sure when the wall was removed, but it was already gone when Pub 5 opened several years ago.    

[markhollin]

Built in 1948, this two story brick, 13,960 sq. ft. community mini-mall at 519 and 521 Gallatin Pike has served multiple purposes over it's 69 year existence.

 

[markhollin]

14 Music Circle South is a two story brick home built in 1910 that has served many purposes beyond a residence, especially within the music business. It has 3,242 sq. ft. of space, and is quite lovely:

 

[CenterHill]

^  I'm really glad you posted this one.    I've always loved this house and its Queen Anne charm.    Nashville used to be full of these.  

 

[markhollin]

The Listening Room is relocating to the 1 story former warehouse/factory at 618 4th Ave. South.  The 16,282 sq. ft. building was built in 1947.  This has great potential as a really nice music venue, and much larger than their current site at 2nd and Molloy.



 

[MLBrumby]

Wow! Is that an old time coal furnace? 1947 seems a bit recent for one of those.  What was that building's original use? Looks like it could have been a showroom in front and machine shop in back. As downtown gets built up, those types of buildings from what was a long period of industrial uses will get more and more rare. Incredible how fast things have changed/are changing.

[titanhog]

I'm assuming, with that much space in the new Listening Room, they'll probably have some type of setup with a room for smaller acoustic performance...and maybe a larger room (holding 1000 plus) for larger shows?

[markhollin]

The Trolley Barns are a set of 6 buildings built by the WPA in the early 1940s, primarily for city-owned vehicles to be maintained and stored.  There were never actually any trolley cars there. They encompass 80,000 total sq. ft. of space, and were converted into office in the past ten years. 

 

[markhollin]

The handsome 3 story brick house at 346 21st Ave. North (SE corner of Charlotte and 21st Ave. North) was built in 1927, and is currently the home of David F. Cannon Law Offices. It has 5,528 sq. ft. of usable space.

 

[titanhog]

^^I can just imagine all of the other homes like it that were once standing beside and nearby this beauty.

Edited June 7, 2017 by titanhog

[markhollin]

Urban Outfitters is the current tenant of the former manufacturing structure at 405 12th Ave. South in the Gulch.  Originally built in 1925, the 10,000 sq. ft. building has served many purposes in it's lifetime, including a concert venue.

 

 

[markhollin]

The former tire shop at the SE corner of Gallatin and Petway is about 6,000 square feet and has tremendous potential. It was built in 1920. With the impending light rail line running along Gallatin, this locale, like many other buildings of it's type, could serve many new purposes.

 

[markhollin]

Progress on The Stillery (eatery, bar, and live music venue) at 1921 Broadway in Midtown. Most recently it was home to Lucy Pop Salon. Built in 1940, this 2 story, 4,904 sq. ft. structure has housed a plethora of businesses in it's 77 years. 

Looking NW from Division Street 1/2 block west of Lyle Ave. interchange:

 

Looking NE along Division St. 1/2 block east of intersection with Broadway: