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Danelle Rose.
Update on former Museum building
The development team working on the re-use of the former Fredericksburg Area Museum headquarters property at 1011 Princess Anne St./215 William St. gave an update about their plans at this past week's Economic Development Breakfast.
Developers of a mixed-use project that will involve the rehabilitation of a 133-year-old former coffee warehouse in downtown Fredericksburg along with the construction of 21 new residential units got a green light from City Council on Tuesday.
McLean-based Tradition Homes paid $1.92 million for the land behind Fredericksburg Square that will become Riverview. One of the developers told the FLS: "We just loved the location in Fredericksburg and the fact that it was one block off Caroline Street and offered great commuter access for folks who want to commute, and access to the park that's going to be built next year, and the river view."
J.F. Fick Inc., the Fredericksburg region's exclusive Anheuser-Busch beverage distributor, has been sold to the largest Anheuser-Busch distributor in Virginia.
Pamdora's has opened at 1109 Caroline St. in downtown Fredericksburg. The business features pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, glass and fiber art, and more.
Olde Towne Carriages' plans for a new facility at 631 Lafayette Blvd. that would include both a storage/loading area for the business' carriages and upper-level residential will be before Fredericksburg's Board of Zoning Appeals for a zoning variance Monday.
The restaurant, which will be operated by the owners of Umi, is expected to open in the coming months at 1005 Princess Anne St. A significant renovation is under way.
The upstairs space is still available for lease.
Fredericksburg police hand out holiday cheer
NBC4 was in town this week to do a feature about Fredericksburg police handing out gift cards to people doing good deeds downtown.
The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors recently released its November housing report for the City of Fredericksburg. See below to find out how the market fared.
Property of the Week: 2053 Carl D. Silver Pkwy. (Celebrate Virginia South)
This 1-acre parcel is available for a long-term ground lease in Celebrate Virginia South, a mixed-use development adjacent to Central Park that is also home to the seasonal Celebrate Virginia After Hours concert series. Great location and visibility from Carl D. Silver Parkway next to Sheetz. On-site utilities available. A 20-year lease term is preferred.
