This is the building Swamp Root built.
The Kilmer Building on the edge of downtown Binghamton, New York was built in 1903 as a facility for manufacturing Kilmer's Swamp Root, a patent medicine that made its creator quite wealthy.
It later had other tenants, including a perfume making facility. Eventually, it stood vacant for some 17 years. In the early 2000's, it was renovated and opened with two tenants, a jewelry store (which closed earlier this year) and an upscale restaurant.
Inside the Kilmer building.
A fireplace inside the then-jewelry store.
Mosaic.
Some more of the mosaic work in the building.
Our area has a wealth of old buildings. Sadly, many are in ruin
But others, like the Kilmer Building, have been rescued.
I am joining the following blog hops this Wednesday:
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Natasha and Esha's Wordless Wednesday
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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I love architecture (and I am all about preservation). Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAt least some good came from this patent medicine.
ReplyDeleteI love older buildings. Hopefully the other unit will get a new tenant soon.
ReplyDeleteAre the upper floors offices or condos? That's a great old building.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful architecture! 💖 It's a shame old buildings aren't preserved more often. Happy Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteDebbie @ The Doglady's Den
Alana,
ReplyDeleteOld buildings are really cool. I'm glad to see this one was rescued. Too bad more can't be saved. I added this post to my WildWednesdays linky party. Thanks for stopping by, my dear.
Heritage needs to be firstly valued then appreciated and looked after. Most don't value it or at times are plain casual towards it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a strong and lovely architecture.
Have a great week!
WOW! The architecture is impressive! Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteThat's a fancy building for "Swamp root!"
ReplyDeleteGorgeous architecture
ReplyDeleteLove old buildings. They have so much history behind them, that it would be a shame not to preserve/treasure them! The mosaic work is remarkable! Thank you for joining us, Alana. Have a fabulous week ahead.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive, historical walk this. Thank you, Alana
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