After 45 years of decay, a 'condemned' Texas landmark finally finds new life as affordable homes.
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- ✓The Hawn Hotel in Temple, Texas, closed in 1978 and was condemned in 1989.
- ✓A $17.6 million rehabilitation project finished in 2024, which converted the vacant tower into 33 housing units and ground-floor commercial space.
- ✓Developers kept the historic character of the building while adding modern features for new residents.
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- Economic Times
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The Hawn Hotel in Temple, Texas, has transitioned from a long-vacant structure to a modern residential and commercial space. Completed in 1927, this historic building faced decline before being refurbished in 2002. Developers preserved its architectural character while adapting it for contemporary use, which has benefitted the downtown area. Such revitalization fosters local investments and pedestrian traffic in historical districts.
Vacant historic buildings can be adapted for new residential and commercial uses rather than demolished. The Hawn Hotel in Temple, Texas, is one such example. According to the National Park Service, the nine-story Hawn Hotel was built in 1927, closed in 1978, and was condemned in 1989. Its $17.6 million rehabilitation was completed in 2024, converting the long-vacant building into 33 housing units with commercial space on the ground floor.
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