Help Preserve and Restore the Flat Iron Building

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The Flat Iron Building, once known as the Smith Building and the Pryor Building, has existed in its current configuration since 1903, housing a number of different businesses, including a harness shop, barbershop, drug store, music shop, as well as town hall, the local Maryland State Police office, a branch of the County Library, a military museum, and the former home to the Mt. Airy Historical Society and Museum.

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For more information on the history of this iconic building, check out the attached report.

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Mayor Hushour formed a task force of concerned citizens and, in partnership with the Historical Society of Mount Airy and the Mount Airy Arts Alliance, is working to preserve and restore this iconic building. Structural analysis and architectural design have been completed, and the town is now in the process of deciding on the specific design with which we will move forward.  This will be a multi-year, phased in approach to assure the stability of the building and downtown revitalization. Once the decision is made, we will be able to move forward with grant applications and fundraising to support these efforts.

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For more information on the proposed preliminary restoration plan, please check out our proposals and concept plans page. 

 

Also, be sure to check out our NEW concept video. 

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Stay tuned for more information on how YOU can get involved to restore this historic building.  Once restored, this beautiful building can be an incredibly viable and vibrant part of downtown Mount Airy!

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