Press release from Trimark Properties
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Trimark Properties has completed a major restoration of the historic Seagle Building in downtown Gainesville, transforming long-vacant space into modern offices while preserving the landmark’s 1920s-era character. The locally owned developer purchased the first six floors of the 11-story Seagle Building in 2022 and embarked on an extensive renovation of the nearly century-old structure. Gainesville’s “original skyscraper” and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Seagle Building has long been a local icon, its early years marked by tenants like the Heritage Club and the original Florida State Museum. Trimark’s project aimed to marry that rich history with modern design, bringing new life to one of Gainesville’s signature downtown buildings.
“When I heard that a portion of the Seagle Building was for sale, we were excited to have the chance to be a part of its story,” said John Fleming, Trimark’s Managing Partner. Fleming, who has long championed historic preservation in Gainesville, called the restoration “a way to give back to the city” and safeguard a piece of its heritage for future generations…