The Town of Roseboro celebrated the completed renovation of the GC Thomas Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 5.
The town purchased 109-C Roseboro St. in downtown Roseboro in 2022 with plans for renovating it and outfitting the space to accommodate new tenants. This two-story, brick commercial structure was built by local merchant GC Thomas after a fire in December of 1921, which destroyed much of Roseboro Street. Originally a dry goods store, then a funeral home, then a furniture store, the space had been vacant for decades when the Town took over ownership.
Standing inside the newly renovated space, Mayor Alice Butler opened the event by emphasizing that, while the building is beautiful, it is the community that truly makes it special…