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living Brick, Mortar & Steel Big City-Style Loft Living on Hay Street "W By miriam landru hen I was a struggling actor in wars to Hay Street's revamp, it's been there the whole time. the city, I lived in what would Known for a time as the "Central Café Building," it was best be described as a 'hole.'" first home to Fayetteville Steam Laundry. Today, House It's the 1,400 square foot New York City-style loft artist and property manager Greg King could never afford when he lived in the Big Apple… located in the heart of downtown. In 1996, Fayetteville's "Marvin Plan" was in action and King had just moved back to North Carolina. "The neighborhood was a little rough around the edges, but I knew things would start to happen and change on Hay Street," recalled King. A friend of King's, architect (and neighbor) Eric Lindstrom, already owned a building that he renovated into an eclectic loft space. This alone was enough to inspire the young actor who found himself again in his hometown. The two-story brick structure has been present through many moments in Fayetteville's history. It was built in 1901 and was here for many events that have made our city what it is today. From all the great of Hollywood boutique occupies the first floor and King dwells in the refurbished upper half. Throughout the years, it was also home to King's Clothiers and New York Café. So, was it meant to be that a certain Mr. King made the building his home? He thinks so. In 1997, King acquired the now over 100-year-old building and began a massive undertaking of gutting the building plus renovation. There's a possibility it holds the title of the largest do-it-yourself project downtown has ever seen. By 1999, the space was move-in ready and King began his search for unique furnishings. Already knowing his own art would adorn the red brick walls, King's pad features a mixture of old and new. It is complete with prime finds from various haunts in Manhattan to local Craig's List steals and deals found in our "antique capital" of Cameron. His mother, an CityViewNC.com | 17

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