Erwin Town Hall

The rehabilitation of the historic Erwin Town Hall transformed a former civic building and fire house into an active mixed-use development serving both residents and the broader community. Originally constructed in 1921, the three-story building has been adapted to include residential apartments, a retail store, and a technology incubator, bringing new daily activity to a long-standing local landmark.

While the building had been altered during a 1974 renovation, much of its historic character and civic presence remained intact. The project focused on preserving significant historic features while carefully integrating new residential layouts, commercial spaces, accessibility improvements, life-safety upgrades, and modern building systems. Sustainable geothermal energy was also incorporated to improve long-term performance and support the building’s continued use.

Completed in accordance with SHPO and National Park Service requirements, the project used historic tax credits to balance preservation, code compliance, energy efficiency, and contemporary mixed-use programming. The result is a renewed community asset that honors the building’s history while supporting housing, small business, and local innovation.

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