318 E. 4th Street, New Albany,IN 47150

318 E. 4th Street, New Albany,IN 47150
$275,000
9,282 SF

Act fast because at this price these buildings in Downtown New Albany go quick. This building was built in 1879 for the use as a church which most know as the Batist Tabernacle. The current owners took it on to preserve it and replaced the roof, sheathing and trusses with all new materials. Cornice work, tuck pointing, masonary and more have been completed. The door is yet to be put in place but is a walnut double side panel that was found in Madison and was as close of a match as was available. Steel beam supports second floor and the exterior is brick construction. Concrete floor, some larger garage style doors that may be used with some operations. Public parking at the street and across from public parking lot as well. Downtown New Albany has experienced almost 100 businesses in the last 6 years as there has been more activity now than the last 30 years. Retail, restaurants, professional offices, winery and brewery. More is planned and it continues to draw residents as there are plans proposed for apartments and the renovation of the upper floors continues with more spaces being rented as they become available. About 5000 employees daily, come join us!

Listing Description:

When their new edifice was completed in 1879, the merged First Baptist Church and the Bank Street Baptist Church changed their name to the Baptist Tabernacle Church. Building in the Neoclassical style, the Louisville, Kentucky, contractor Watkins & Co. used New Albany laborers and materials, and New Albany's John Crawford did the brickwork. The building was begun in July 1878, and wasn't occupied until January 4, 1880. The congregation did not rush construction. They built slowly and did not propose to have the work done any faster than they could pay for it.

The church seated over 1000 people and was said to have had the finest frescos on the walls and ceiling of any in New Albany. The congregation remained in this building until they purchased the former home of Third Presbyterian Church in 1921. They then changed their name back to First Baptist Church. That congregation still remains at the comer of East 9th and Spring streets today.

Built with steel beams and posts the building's two floors measure 9600 square feet. Former 20 foot windows spanned the first and second floors and could be restored.

The first floor includes 5 office areas that occupy about one third of the floor space and two thirds is open space. The first floor features concrete flooring throughout and 11 foot ceilings. Three commercial garage doors are accessed from the open area. And 1 restroom serves the building.

One stairway accessed through the back of the building connects the second and first floors.

The second floor of 3800 square feet of open space has many windows, plywood flooring, and an 18 foot ceiling.