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Castner-Knott Building, Nashville, TN
GBX Group and Historic Nashville, Inc. Announce the Acquisition and Preservation of Two Historic Buildings in Nashville, Tennessee
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    March 19, 2024
    The Castner-Knott Building and Elm Street Methodist Church are Both Listed on the
    National Register of Historic Places and Have Been Protected with Preservation Easements
    February 27, 2024
    BIRMINGHAM, AL February 27, 2024 – Historic preservation-focused real estate firms GBX Group LLC and Kupperman Companies, LLC today announced the acquisition of the historic 1903 Black Diamond Mining Co. building located at 2229 1st Avenue North in Birmingham’s Loft District.
    February 12, 2024
    Historic Preservation Easement Agreements Between GBX and PSABC Further Joint Efforts to Protect the Historic Character of At-Risk Buildings Across the City
    September 5, 2023
    GBX GROUP has been named a 2023 NorthCoast 99 award winner by ERC. The NorthCoast 99 award honors 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the third consecutive year that GBX has received the prestigious employer award.
    April 15, 2023
    ATLANTA - GBX Group LLC and developer Urban Landings proudly announce the completed rehabilitation of Winnwood Apartments, a longstanding residential complex at 1460 West Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta.
    March 1, 2023
    COLUMBIA, SC. - GBX Group LLC, a Cleveland-based historic preservation real estate firm, and partners proudly announce the completion of renovations to the W.B. Smith Whaley House in downtown Columbia, S.C
    February 22, 2022
    Washington, DC – Up for Growth Action, a federal advocacy organization that advocates for policies to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, today announced the appointment of Drew Sparacia to its board of directors.
    February 7, 2022
    Roar, downtown Winston-Salem's newest dining and entertainment destination, officially opened its doors to guests on January 29, 2022, the culmination of a historic preservation journey that began in 2019.
    January 29, 2022
    GBX Group LLC and partners announce the beginning of construction to rehabilitate the longstanding Winnwood Apartments, a multi-family property listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    January 13, 2022
    Denver, CO - Construction is underway on a reimagined concept for the 1967 Googie-style building at 601 E Colfax Avenue. Tom’s Starlight, a modern indoor/outdoor "oasis in the city," will be ready for guests in late summer of 2022 following an expected six months of work.
    November 18, 2021
    Columbus, Ohio – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) honored the recently completed Hayden Building and New Hayden Building project on East Broad Street as the “Best Office/Medical Office Project” during its Annual Awards Gala on Nov. 11 in Columbus.
    October 20, 2021
    SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Ohio presents the Best Commercial Rehabilitation Award to those who use the proper preservation techniques to complete a total building rehabilitation.
    Municipal Light Plant, Columbus, OH
    Best Commercial Rehabilitation - Large Community
    Municipal Light Plant
    Columbus, OH
    Heritage Ohio
    Tom's Starlight, Denver, CO
    2023 Remix Award
    Tom's Starlight
    Denver, CO
    Historic Denver
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH
    NorthCoast 99
    GBX Group
    Cleveland, OH
    ERC
    YWCA Nashville 209 and 213 7th Ave. North, Nashville TN
    2023 Architectural Award Residential
    YWCA Nashville
    Nashville, TN
    Metropolitan Historical Commission Nashville & Davidson County
    Whaley House formerly Dunbar Funeral Home
    2023 Preservation Award for Revitalization
    Whaley House
    Columbia, SC
    Historic Columbia
    Municipal Light Plant
    Best Office / Medical Office Project Award
    Municipal Light Plant
    Columbus, OH
    NAIOP
    2125 Superior Living and Green Goat Cleveland Ohio
    Best Commercial Rehabilitation in a Large Community Award
    2125 Superior Living
    Cleveland, OH
    Heritage Ohio
    GBX Group LLC
    L. Vincent Lowe, Jr., Business Award
    GBX Group LLC
    Raleigh, NC
    Preservation North Carolina
    Municipal Light Plant Columbus Ohio
    2022 James B. Recchie Design Award Winner
    Municipal Light Plant
    Columbus, OH
    Columbus Landmarks
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH
    NorthCoast 99
    GBX Group
    Cleveland, OH
    ERC
    Domain Apartments Historic YMCA building
    Silver Award for Multi-story
    Domain at Cleveland 
    Cleveland, OH
    Northern Ohio Apartment Association
    Apartments at Nautica Cleveland Ohio
    Platinum Award for Moderate Living Pre-1985
    Apartments at Nautica
    Cleveland, OH
    Northern Ohio Apartment Association
    Hayden and New Hayden Building Columbus Ohio
    Best Office/Medical Office Project Award
    Hayden & New Hayden Building
    Columbus, OH
    NAIOP
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH
    NorthCoast 99
    GBX Group
    Cleveland, OH
    ERC
    1321 Lady Street Award from Historic Columbia Columbia South Carolina
    Preservation Award for Revitalization
    1321 Lady Street / 1321 Lofts
    Columbia, SC
    Historic Columbia Preservation Awards 2021
    2125 Superior Living and Green Goat Cleveland Ohio
    Ruth Ratner Miller Award
    2125 Superior Living
    Cleveland, OH
    Downtown Cleveland, Inc.
    Waikiki Village Motel, Myrtle Beach, SC
    Commercial Project
    Waikiki Village Motel
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    GlobeSt.ADAPT
    Hotel Indigo, Winston-Salem, NC
    Innovative Reuse of Abandoned Spaces
    Hotel Indigo | Pepper Building
    Winston-Salem, NC
    GlobeSt.ADAPT
    1321 Lady Street, Columbia, SC
    Overall Design
    Thirteen 21 Lofts | Owen Building
    Columbia, SC
    GlobeSt.ADAPT
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Overall Design
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    GlobeSt.ADAPT
    Boutique Hotel, Columbia, SC
    Commercial Project
    Hotel Trundle | Powell Furniture Store
    Columbia, SC
    GlobeSt.ADAPT
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Commercial Business Smart Business
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    Smart Business
    Hilton Foundry Inn Asheville, NC
    Griffin Award - Adaptive Reuse
    The Foundry Hotel Asheville
    Asheville, NC
    Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Cleveland Design Award
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    AIA Cleveland & Cleveland Restoration Society
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH
    Innovative Industrial Rehabilitation of Abandoned Space
    Empire Improvement Center
    Cleveland, OH
    Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Celebration of Preservation Award
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    AIA Cleveland & Cleveland Restoration Society
    Myrtle Beach Motel
    Historic Preservation Award
    Waikiki Village Motel
    Myrtle Beach, SC
    The Board of Architectural Review of Horry County
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Award of Excellence - Interior Renovation
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    NAIOP
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Award of Excellence - Exterior Renovation
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    NAIOP
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Award of Excellence - Interior Design
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    NAIOP
    Main Street, Columbia, SC
    Preservation Award For Adaptive Use
    Robinson & Mark's Building
    Columbia, SC
    Historic Columbia
    Main Street, Columbia, SC
    Preservation Award For Preservation / Restoration
    J. C. Penney and Maxwell Furniture
    Columbia, SC
    Historic Columbia
    Hotel Trundle, Columbia, SC
    Preservation Award For Adaptive Use
    Powell Furniture Store
    Columbia, SC
    Historic Columbia
    GBX Group LLC
    2019 Leadership Award
    GBX Group LLC
    Cleveland, OH
    Campus District
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Award of Excellence In Renovation
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    Cleveland Engineering Society
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Award of Excellence In Engineering
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    Cleveland Engineering Society
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH
    Achievement of Excellence in Architectural Design for GBX Group
    Empire Improvement Center
    Cleveland, OH
    AIA
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Developments of Distinction Awards
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Historic Rehabilitation Awards
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Ruth Ratner Miller Award - Downtown Development
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    Downtown Cleveland, Inc.
    2101 Superior Avenue, Cleveland. OH
    Architectural Design Honors Award
    Empire Improvement Building
    Cleveland, OH
    AIA Ohio
    Hilton Hotel, Asheville, NC
    2018 Legacy Awards - North American New Build
    The Foundry Hotel Asheville
    Asheville, NC
    Hilton Hotels
    Catahoula Hotel, New Orleans, LA
    Excellence in Historic Preservation
    Catahoula Hotel
    New Orleans, LA
    Louisiana Landmarks Society
    Distinguished Adaptive Use of a Sacred Landmark
    Our Lady of Mercy Office Campus
    Cleveland, OH
    Cleveland Restoration Society and AIA Cleveland
    1303 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH
    Ruth Ratner Miller Awards
    Edwin Hotel
    Cleveland, OH
    Downtown Cleveland, Inc.
    Little Gem Saloon, New Orleans, LA
    nola.com
    Wildly popular brunch spot expands in New Orleans, reviving a corner rich in jazz history
    March 24, 2024
    Our development group continues to remain active with the planned restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings and infill construction on South Rampart, and the revitalization of the neighborhood.
    175 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC
    Article - Citizen Times
    Downtown Asheville 6-story hotel OK'd; Nearby investment group preserves historic churches
    March 12, 2024
    While tourists walk toward Patton Avenue from the series of hotels, they may also notice a series of historical churches, homes and industrial buildings amid the flurry of new development. They are there intentionally — and the owners intend for them to stay there.
    1665 Grant St, Denver, CO
    FTN News
    Urban Cowboy's Denver Debut in Historic 1880s Mansion
    October 5, 2023
    Late 2023 will witness the grand unveiling of Urban Cowboy Denver. This luxurious boutique hotel and lifestyle brand, renowned in the East, is set to make its mark in the West.
    Tom's Starlight, Denver, CO
    Mile High CRE
    Diner Now Urban Oasis and Car Repair Shop Turned Brewery Among Buildings to be Honored by Historic Denver
    September 7, 2023
    Historic Denver has announced the recipients of its 2023 annual awards given to projects and people preserving key buildings in Denver. Preservation award recipients include buildings that are not only historic, but also provide affordable housing, showcase adaptive reuse and/or have a presence that is distinctively Denver.
    Rutledge Hill Culinary Arts District, Nashville, TN
    CITY NOW NEXT
    Rutledge Hill Culinary Arts District To Usher In New Era In Nashville
    August 7, 2023
    Joint Venture partners Essex Development and GBX Group are embarking on what could be one of the most unique opportunities in an emerging market in the Southeast this year. Situated in historic Rutledge Hill, the new mixed-use development proposes 3 skyline-defining landmark towers and the preservation of the surrounding Victorian-era historic homes.
    Apartment at Whaley House, Columbia, SC
    The State
    A great project’: A former Columbia funeral home finds new life as coffee shop, housing
    May 11, 2023
    Restoration work has officially been completed on the W.B. Smith Whaley House at 1527 Gervais St. in Columbia. The structure, initially built in 1892 and 1893, had several uses in its more than a century of existence, including a decades-long stretch as Dunbar Funeral Home.

    Tom's Starlight, 601 Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
    5280 Denver's Mile High Magazine
    Tom’s Starlight Still Shines After Making a Full 180 From Tom’s Diner
    April 15, 2023
    Cleveland-based GBX Group, which specializes in preserving storied buildings in urban settings, reached out to Messina to share its vision for a modern restaurant that honored Tom’s Diner’s rich past. “I saw an opportunity, and it felt like something I wanted to stick around for,” says Messina, who received a Small Business Administration loan and financing from a local bank to fund the project, with GBX leading the preservation. Tom’s Starlight was born this past September.
    Grand Rapids Flat Iron Building, Grand Rapids, MI
    MLive Michigan
    Historic Flat Iron building in Grand Rapids sold to Cleveland firm for $9.75M
    December 21, 2022
    GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The historic Flat Iron building, one of the oldest office buildings in Grand Rapids, has been sold for $9.75 million to a Cleveland-based firm that specializes in preserving and operating historic real estate in urban markets.
    The Muni Light Plant, Columbus, OH
    The Columbus Dispatch
    Columbus Municipal Light Plant Wins Columbus Landmarks design award
    October 5, 2022
    The Columbus Municipal Light Plant, vacant for years until it was restored for office and auction space, is the 2022 winner of Columbus Landmarks' James B. Recchie Design Award. The plant, located at 577 W. Nationwide Blvd. near Lower.com Field, home of the Columbus Crew, was built in 1903 and operated until the city closed it in 1977.
    Tom's Starlight, 601 Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
    Denver Post
    Tom’s Diner on Colfax reopens as Tom’s Starlight with a patio, cocktails and retro “Palm Springs” vibe
    September 26, 2022
    On Wednesday, the Tom’s Starlight signage popped against the autumn sky above the Capitol Hill neighborhood as customers settled in for conversations and cocktails, seated on the orange bar stools inside and at patio tables.
    Tom's Starlight, 601 Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
    Denver 7 - ABC
    After years of controversy, Tom's Diner to reopen in less than a month as Tom's Starlight cocktail lounge
    August 9, 2022
    DENVER — Another iconic restaurant in the Denver metro is announcing plans to reopen. Tom’s Diner closed in March 2020 when the pandemic hit. But even before that, the owner was looking to sell and retire.
    Tom's Starlight, 601 Colfax Ave., Denver, CO
    Denverite
    Tom’s Diner on Colfax will reopen next month as a cocktail bar and lounge
    August 4, 2022
    There are signs of life at Tom’s Diner on Colfax for the first time in over two years. The plywood boards that covered the restaurant’s windows have come down, and a giant “Now Hiring” sign fills the front window.
    Phil Winton
    Marketing
    Phil Winton
    Vice President of Strategic Messaging