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$ 400,000
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14 E Washington Street Quincy, FL 32351
3,425 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Office
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,425 sqft
Price per Sqft $116
Subdivision Na
MLS Listing ID 403271
Construction Status Brick
Lot Size 4,791 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Office
Property Description
Constructed in 1898, this remarkable Victorian landmark is recognized as the original home of the Quincy Telephone Company, a cornerstone of Gadsden County's communications history. Step back in time with this magnificent Victorian landmark dating to the late 1800s, prominently located on historic Quincy Square directly across from the Gadsden County Courthouse. This iconic property offers approximately 9,130 gross square feet, including 4,320 square feet on the second floor and 3,425 square feet on the main level, providing endless possibilities for redevelopment. The spacious, open interior creates the perfect canvas for a boutique hotel, restaurant, retail destination, luxury loft apartments, office space, event venue, or mixed-use development. Significant structural improvements have already been completed, including new windows, doors, HVAC updates, flooring, and joist repairs, allowing the next owner to focus on bringing their vision to life. The exterior has been beautifully restored with historically inspired colors—Charleston White, Evening Harbor, and Damask Rose—highlighting the building's timeless Victorian architecture while preserving its rich heritage. Ideally situated within walking distance of the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum, Quincy Music Theatre, charming restaurants, a local brewery, boutiques, and downtown shopping, this exceptional property is also just 25 minutes from Tallahassee, Florida's Capital City. Historic buildings of this size, character, and location rarely become available. Whether your vision is commercial, residential, hospitality, or a vibrant mixed-use destination, this one-of-a-kind Quincy landmark presents an extraordinary opportunity to own and restore a treasured piece of Florida history. A Piece of Florida Telephone History Constructed in 1898, this remarkable Victorian landmark is recognized as the original home of the Quincy Telephone Company, a cornerstone of Gadsden County's communications history. Inspired by Alexander Graham Bell's revolutionary invention of the telephone, local businessmen R.K. Shaw and A.T. Hearin introduced telephone service to Quincy in 1898. Tired of making frequent walks across Quincy Square to communicate between their offices, they installed telephones in their businesses and later in their homes, creating Quincy's first party-line telephone system. As interest in this groundbreaking technology quickly spread, the Quincy Telephone Company was established. In 1899, telecommunications pioneer Mitchell Drew Sr., who already operated telephone systems in Madison, Monticello, and Greenville, purchased the fledgling Quincy exchange for $100. From this beautiful Victorian building, the company expanded telephone service throughout the community, helping usher Quincy into a new era of communication. Today, this late-1800s landmark stands as more than just an exceptional commercial investment—it is a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of Florida history. Rich in architectural character and historical significance, the property offers the perfect setting for a boutique hotel, restaurant, event venue, offices, luxury lofts, retail space, or a distinctive mixed-use redevelopment in the heart of Historic Downtown Quincy.
Location
State FL
County Gadsden
Area Gadsden
Interior
Heating Central Building
Cooling Central Building
Exterior
Road Frontage Government Maint., Main Thoroughfare
Building
Construction Status Brick
Others
Ownership Quincyfoneco Llc
SqFt Source Tax
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Listed by Thomas Lynne Realty Group, LLC
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