The Town of Fort Mill is pleased to announce it has finalized the purchase of two historic buildings in Downtown Fort Mill.
As of May 30, 2024, the Town now owns the buildings at 123 and 205 North White Street, which were previously home to the Springs Executive Office and the Springs Research and Development Center.
Sitting adjacent to the Town’s Amphitheater and Walter Y. Elisha Park is the former Executive Office at 205 N. White St. The Town plans to occupy the building with Town Staff, the Fort Mill Police Department, a Council Chambers, a Municipal Court, conference rooms and training rooms. The former Research and Development Center is currently leased by Pike Incorporated and the lease has transferred to the Town.
The Town plans to complete maintenance, upgrades, and renovations to the facility before beginning to move staff into the facility by late 2024/early 2025. Both the current Town Hall Building and the current Police Department will be sold.
About the buildings
Built in 1950, the former Executive Office at 205 N. White St. is iconic in its design and character. The former Research and Development Center was built in 1971.
A comprehensive facilities study was conducted for the Town in 2023 and suggestions for expansion were recommended. Once the study was reviewed, Council and Town Staff began the work to determine costs for the projected needs. During the research, opportunities to purchase space or build new space were also conducted.
“Ultimately, the decision to purchase the buildings on North White Street provided the Town a win-win opportunity. The needed space was available, expansion for the next 20 years was possible and the Town could preserve precious history within the Town,” said Fort Mill Mayor Guynn Savage in March 2024 after the initial announcement.
Download full press release here. and watch the March 6, 2024 announcement from Town staff below. Also, see below for more photos from the announcement.
