Historic Augusta’s Downtown Loft + Living Tour returns this year with a slightly different look.
Instead of showcasing lofts and apartments in multiple downtown venues, the 20th annual event will focus on a single location – The Lofts at King Mill.
An opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 18 with tours Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., highlighting the former mill, which recently received the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s Chairman’s Award, presented by the chairman of the Georgia Trust to a person or project of great preservation significance.
The opening reception features live entertainment by The Henrys, heavy hors d’oeuvres by Go West Catering, and a selection of beer and wine.
The Downtown Loft + Living Tour aims to foster interest in the preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings in downtown Augusta by offering the public an intimate glimpse into their interiors, according to a news release.
The John P. King Mill was constructed as a textile mill, operating for 120 years before abruptly closing in May 2001 leaving its 300 workers stunned, according to an article in The Augusta Chronicle.
It has been transformed “into a vibrant mixed-use community, while honoring its rich industrial past. Located between the Savannah River and the Augusta Canal, the 400,000 square foot site now houses 245 residential lofts and 15,000 square feet of commercial space. The project preserved original design elements—including brick facades, corbel details, wood subflooring, ceiling structures, and the original elevator core—while replacing missing components like windows and mechanical systems with historically sensitive alternatives,” according to Georgia Trust For Historic Preservation website in announcing the April award.
All-access tickets include entry for both days, as well as the opening reception, for $45 per person. Saturday-only tour tickets are available for $25 per person. Event check-in will be at The Lofts at King Mill Leasing Office, 1701 Goodrich St. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting Downtown Loft Tour – Historic Augusta Inc., the news release continued
Proceeds benefit the programs and projects of Historic Augusta, Inc., a nonprofit membership-based organization. The mission of Historic Augusta, Inc. is to preserve historically or architecturally significant structures and sites in Augusta and Richmond County, according to the news release.
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