Property Description

A truly one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of Bristol history in the heart of downtown. Originally constructed in 1937 to 1938 as Bristol's Greyhound Bus Terminal, this distinctive property is an excellent example of Streamline Moderne architecture, featuring a curved façade, horizontal architectural lines, glass-block details, and original terrazzo flooring. The former Greyhound station is a contributing property within the Bristol Commercial Historic District Piedmont Avenue Boundary Increase, which is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places. The commercial building sits on approximately 0.24 acres at 171 Piedmont Avenue, providing a prominent downtown location with exceptional character and visibility. Previously utilized as a restaurant and hospitality venue, the property offers an impressive existing infrastructure for a variety of commercial concepts, including a commercial hood system, three-phase power, grease trap, walk-in cooler and freezer, taproom, multiple restrooms, executive office space and outdoor patio area. The flexible layout offers tremendous potential for an owner-user, restaurateur, event operator, retailer, office user or investor. Imagine a destination restaurant, upscale café, brewery, cocktail lounge, event venue, boutique, entertainment concept or other unique downtown business taking advantage of this historic setting.With its rare architectural character, storied past and location in the revitalized downtown Bristol district, this property offers something difficult to duplicate: a historic landmark-quality building with the flexibility to create its next chapter. A rare opportunity for someone with vision to preserve the character of the past while creating a distinctive destination for the future. Call for your showing today and take a tour of this historic venue!

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