First it was a bank, then a Kroger, then it bore the name “U.S. Chili” for decades. Now, there are new plans to breathe life into an historic building in the heart of Camp Washington.
The former U.S. Chili building, which housed Uncle Steve’s Chili for decades, is still a renovation work in progress right now, but when it’s done it will be a mixed-use building with apartments on the top floors, while businesses occupy the street level.
The Camp Washington Urban Revitalization Corporation (CWURC) and the 8K Company announced the “Camp Washington Scattered Site Development” plan at the end of 2025, which includes the U.S. Chili building and a second building that will become CWURC’s headquarters in the future…