GLASGOW —
Stephanie and Brian Rich chose to open their business in downtown Glasgow because the city is rich with history.
“It’s so unique,” she said.
The couple also chose downtown because it is beginning to attract more people.
“Everybody comes to the downtown area and it had been so neglected, especially the side streets,” she said.
A few years ago, there were several empty storefronts, which was in stark contrast to the bustling activity the downtown had in days gone by. The Riches own Forgotten Treasures, a store that specializes in primitive household items, such as quilts, candles, stitcheries and furniture, on West Washington Street off Glasgow’s Public Square. It was one of several businesses recognized Monday night by the city’s historical preservation committee during the Glasgow City Council meeting for choosing to locate in the downtown area within the past year.
“We thought it would be nice to recognize them in some way,” said Brenda Pook, a member of the committee, adding the business owners have improved the buildings where their businesses are located.
The historical preservation committee had been defunct for quite some time, but was reactivated more than a year ago.
“The purpose of the historical committee is really to help oversee what is called our downtown historic district, which involves our downtown square and a few of the buildings off the square,” said councilwoman Dr. Rhonda Riherd Trautman. “The oversight is to not only to provide advice ... , but we are also there to help promote the downtown.”
During the committee’s April meeting, members agreed to recognize businesses that had located downtown within the last year. Each of the business owners were presented with certificates of appreciation.
Pook said she can see improvement downtown.
“I don’t think downtowns will ever be like they once were, but I see an improvement here,” she said. “We don’t have as many empty buildings as we once had on the square.”
Pook added the buildings that have been renovated have been done in very good taste and many of them have kept their historical value.
“I think we have a square we can be proud of,” she said.
Businesses recognized
Those recognized, in addition to Forgotten Treasures, were: Ultratech Computers, John Berry, owner; Fine Arts Bistro, Sandy and Peggy Bates, owners; Betsy’s on the Square, Betsy Harned, owner; Herman’s Jewelry, Herman and Peggy McCoy, owners; The Hair Studio, Caleb and Amanda Cowan, owners; and Nails to Tails Pet Salon, Kat Sears, owner.
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