Façade Grant Approved for Walhalla’s Former Fire Station

The Walhalla Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) board unanimously approved a $3,000 façade grant last week for upgrades to the former fire station at 103 E. Main St. This grant, the maximum allowed, will help fund the installation of two new custom doors but will not cover the total estimated cost of $8,431.43. Marcia Spaeth, who bought and is renovating the former fire station, plans to use the space for retail on the ground floor and apartments upstairs. Although the grant stipulates that installation must begin within 45 days and be completed within six months, Spaeth expressed concern about potential delays in door delivery. Consequently, the DDC board extended the timeline to 90 days. Walhalla Mayor Tim Hall was the only board member absent from the meeting.