Downtown Atmore Buildings Coming Down, Being Replaced By Green Space

February 25, 2020

An Atmore bank is working to bring new life to a large portion of a downtown block.

Work is underway on the former Western Auto property and adjacent buildings at 121 South Main Street, next to the First National Bank & Trust’s main office. New green space, lights and sidewalks will be added following demolition, and remaining buildings will feature murals depicting Atmore.

“We’re bringing life and opportunities back into community spaces that have been left empty for some time,” said Greg Davis, project lead for the bank. “Transforming this historic vacant property into beautiful, open green space not only fosters growth and stronger communities but also contributes to a cleaner and healthier Atmore.”

The property is almost across the street from the historic Strand Theatre and the Atmore Hardware building that are currently undergoing renovations and restoration. (Click here for an earlier story.)

Pictured top: A drawing of plans for part of the 100 block of South Main Street in Atmore. Pictured below: The buildings that are being demolished. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Downtown Atmore Buildings Coming Down, Being Replaced By Green Space”

  1. 429SCJ on February 27th, 2020 7:16 am

    My first bicycle came from there, a Wester Flyer.

    I was about four years old; Big Daddy said that I “would grow into it”.

    I would like to see good change for Atmore.

  2. chris on February 26th, 2020 6:18 pm

    “murals depicting Atmore”
    One can only imagine what that could look like.

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