202 S. Broad St., Thomasville
Long vacant and deteriorating, 202 South Broad Street in downtown Thomasville has been revitalized through a thoughtful rehabilitation led by local owners Heather and Kelly Abbott. Originally constructed in 1873 with an expansion in 1926, the building is a contributing resource in the Thomasville Commercial Historic District. Utilizing historic tax credits, the Abbotts replaced all mechanical systems, restored historic windows and doors and repaired masonry and flooring. Endorsed by the local Historic Preservation Commission, a previously modernized façade was replaced to resemble historic photos of the structure, and a collapsed rear garage was reconstructed with historically appropriate detailing. The building now houses three retail spaces and twelve upper-floor offices, energizing a once-abandoned intersection and helping to reinvigorate this commercial district.
Excellence in Rehabilitation Awards recognize projects that make compatible use of a building through repair, alterations, or additions while preserving features of the property that convey its historic value.
