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The West Granite Revitalization Initiative is currently transforming the intersection of Granite and West streets, taking four multi-family properties down to the studs and renovating them so that they are, in essence, brand new buildings.
And while these properties will include all the attractive modern amenities—things like granite countertops, hardwood floors and energy efficient appliances and other green upgrades—NeighborWorks Greater Manchester has gone to great lengths to ensure that the buildings, all built more than 100 years ago, retain their historic charm and complement the historic architectural aspects of the West Granite neighborhood.
Indeed, the exteriors of the buildings have changed very little, as is evidenced by the now single-family home at 410 Granite St.:
Indeed, NeighborWorks Greater Manchester saw to it that the buildings’ historic details were de-leaded and preserved, including these intricately carved wooden portico supports at 410 Granite St.:
Another nod to the building’s original features is the detailed window trim:
On the interior, too, historic flourishes have been restored and reincorporated into the buildings, including this banister at the foot of the stairs inside 410 Granite St.:
Next door, at 414 Granite St., both units of this two-family home will include the original, glass-doored inset hutches, which are being restored to their original splendor:
To learn more or schedule an appointment to see 410 Granite St., 414 Granite St. or any of the other properties NeighborWorks Greater Manchester is renovating and which are for sale to owner-occupants, call Tom Krebs at (603) 626-4663.
About the West Granite Revitalization Initiative
NeighborWorks® Greater Manchester, in partnership with the City of Manchester, NH Community Development Finance Authority and U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, received $2.53 million Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds to acquire and rehab foreclosed and abandoned properties in the West Granite neighborhood, properties which will then be resold to owner occupants.
Those houses look beautiful! Manchester is full of wonderful, old, mostly Victorian houses, but as has happened in countless other cities, many lost their details and charm to vinyl siding, absentee landlords and deferred maintenance over the years. It’s so great to see these handsome, old structures restored to their original beauty and charm.