Residential Renovation Begins Southeast of Hull News by Michael C. Hild - January 8, 2018January 8, 201810 Until now, residential development has almost entirely been confined in Manchester to the area northwest of Hull Street. More specifically, the area seeing the activity has been bound by Semmes and Cowardin Avenues, Hull Street, and Commerce Rd. But now renovation is beginning to pick up steam southeast of Hull in
1213 Hull Street Renovation Nearly Complete News by Michael C. Hild - August 18, 2017August 18, 201738 1213 Hull Street was in rough shape a little over a year ago. The roof at the back of the building had collapsed, and it was at risk of being condemned for safety reasons. At least a half dozen experts recommended tearing it down. But that was a year ago,
Renovation on Hull Street’s Former Thalhimer’s-The Baldwin Building News by Michael C. Hild - December 12, 2016December 12, 201631 Listed on the historical record as "The Baldwin Building", 1209 Hull Street was built in 1905 and designed by D. Wiley Anderson. Originally a dry goods store, the original proprietor H. V. Baldwin started the business in Farmville, VA with his father as R. A. Baldwin & Sons. It later became part
1213 Hull Street Renovation Begins News by Michael C. Hild - November 28, 2016November 29, 201653 The momentum of renovation along the Hull Street business corridor is picking up steam. Originally the Jones-Green Shoe Co. building, 1213 Hull Street was originally built in 1911. The building was most recently Richmond Christian Family Service Store before it it was ultimately boarded up approximately 30+ years ago. The building is being renovated
The Rebirth of Hull Street News by Michael C. Hild - September 3, 2016September 3, 201677 Casually driving down Hull Street you may not notice all the architects, contractors, and developers working in the neighborhood. Whether they are congregating on the sidewalk, standing on rooftops, or spelunking through boarded up buildings that haven't seen the light of day in 50 years...trust me, they are there. You really need to get out