110 Depot St
Dalton, GA 30720
Historic Dalton Depot · Retail Property For Sale

The Dalton Rail Depot is an antebellum brick building that is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest commercial building still standing in Dalton. Constructed in 1852 by the Western & Atlantic Railroad to serve as a combination passenger and freight depot, the one-story building features brick masonry construction and large overhanging eaves that are typical of railroad architecture of the era. Built in the Greek Revival style, the Depot maintains much of its original detailing, including stone lintels and windowsills, door entablatures, and brick pilasters. Large Italianate brackets support the eaves of a shallow hipped roof. The east and west facades are highlighted by large arched openings, once serving as loading doors for the depot. On the west facade, these openings have been converted to windows and a primary entryway, while on the east façade the openings lead to where the platform would have been, currently a modern enclosed space that overlooks the railroad tracks. The interior of the building still features the freight scale, ticket windows, and other original details, but has largely been converted to modern restaurant space. Approximately 2,000 square feet of space on the north end of the building was converted to a modern commercial kitchen, although appliances and equipment have been removed. On the south end of the building, the original passenger waiting rooms remain, but have been used recently for storage. The Dalton Depot is in the heart of the historic downtown commercial district. It is zoned for commercial use, and the interior space provides significant flexibility for potential owners and tenants. Office space, restaurant, microbrewery, or flexible event space are all potential uses. There is ample free parking in the immediate vicinity of the property. The property will require significant investment to upgrade the existing systems, rehabilitate interior public spaces, and rebuild commercial kitchen spaces (if desired). The property is eligible for significant economic incentives, including Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits, State Rehabilitation Tax Credits, and a Preferential Property Tax Freeze. A Conservation Easement, not currently on the property, can provide additional tax benefits to a potential buyer.