100 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401

Property Description

A once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity, the 1886 Savannah Cotton Exchange on the Savannah River & in the Nat'l Historic Landmark District, is on the market for the 1st time in 150 yrs. Currently a Masonic Lodge, the iconic, approx. 10,000 sq ft, brick structure was built when Savannah was the nation's #1 cotton distributor, illustrated by the facade's cotton motifs. Inside the pristine, original trading flr features elaborate woodwork, 30 ft ceilings, traders' balcony & colossal stained-glass window. A grand staircase leads to an industrial-size kitchen & dining space, & 2 floors of multi-use rooms. The bldg offers breath-taking river views & overlooks Bay St., where 17M annual visitors sightsee, dine, shop, & access popular River Street. The Cotton Exchange awaits a fresh incarnation, a new vision. Ideal for a signature restaurant, high-end event space, luxury apartments, private club, upscale retail, mixed use or an opulent residence. Possible preservation tax incentives.