A one-story grocery originally occupied this location; by 1921 a two-story brick store selling groceries and meat with storage on second floor appears on the Sanborn map.
City directories indicate that in 1930 the Lenoir Recreation Parlor occupied the first floor and Mooney-Seagle Plumbing and Heating Company the second floor.
By 1945 Shields Refrigeration Company was located on the first floor and Ralph R. Coffey and his family of six lived on the second floor. Shields Refrigeration remained on the first floor through 1954. The entire building was vacant in 1955.
Around 1976, the main floor of the building was occupied by ALL STAR SPORTS PUBLICATIONS which was run by Bob Gibbons. Mr. Gibbons was considered the preeminent evaluator of high school basketball talent in the nation at that time. Players and coaches that he has crossed paths with over his 40+ year career include the likes of Bobby Knight, Dean Smith, Coach K, Lute Olsen and a few notable players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Ralph Sampson, James Worth and Clark Kellogg.
Two-story-on-basement brick commercial building, circa 1920
2 recessed brick panels above arched windows with keystones and replacement sash
altered storefront with replacement sash and recessed entry.
A one-story grocery originally occupied this location; by 1921 a two-story brick store selling groceries and meat with storage on second floor appears on the Sanborn map.
City directories indicate that in 1930 the Lenoir Recreation Parlor occupied the first floor and Mooney-Seagle Plumbing and Heating Company the second floor.
By 1945 Shields Refrigeration Company was located on the first floor and Ralph R. Coffey and his family of six lived on the second floor. Shields Refrigeration remained on the first floor through 1954. The entire building was vacant in 1955.
Around 1976, the main floor of the building was occupied by ALL STAR SPORTS PUBLICATIONS which was run by Bob Gibbons. Mr. Gibbons was considered the preeminent evaluator of high school basketball talent in the nation at that time. Players and coaches that he has crossed paths with over his 40+ year career include the likes of Bobby Knight, Dean Smith, Coach K, Lute Olsen and a few notable players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Ralph Sampson, James Worth and Clark Kellogg.
Beautifully restored 2-story-on-brick commercial bldg, circa 1920. Located in Lenoir NC Historic District; collaborative restoration w/Historic Preservation Commission began 2022 and completed 2023. Main floor foyer has secure private entrances for each floor. New 2BR 2BA apartment on 2nd floor w/modern luxuries and finishes mingled with exposed brick and rich wood floors. On main floor, large front room w/original tin ceilings and milk glass schoolhouse light fixtures. Down the hall are offices, 2 bathrooms and large break room w/sink & fridge. Walkout basement is renovated for a dental appliance lab; large central room and side rooms with work space, sinks, bright lighting and propane hookup. Basement opens to H Lewis Price Ln with 2-3 parking spaces outside the basement. Bldg is 3 doors down from Caldwell Arts Council new home in the former Henkel Opera House Bldg. The Downtown Lenoir Social district begins just across the street. The possiblities are endless.. Retail - Medtail - Restaraunt - Brewery - Office Space - or a mix of different uses