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Interested in Leasing One of the Best Retail Or Office Spaces in the Downtown Bartow? Let's Chat!
Interested in Leasing One of the Best Retail Or Office Spaces in the Downtown Bartow? Let's Chat!
The Historic Stuart Building was constructed by real estate magnate, and civic leader, E.C. Stuart, in 1914, as the Stuart Building. He rented it to N.E. Stewart, who operated it as the Stewart Hotel until the 1940s. Renovation from hotel to apartments took place in the 1940s, with a second renovation in the 1980s transforming the second floor into private offices and suites. A renovation of the third floor was started in the 1980s, but never completed. The building was purchased by Richard Lindstrom, and his wife Carmen, in 2017. Most recently the Historic Stuart Building was purchased by Curtis, and Kim Hancock, in January of 2021. They have brought the Stuart Building back to life and been instrumental in helping the Downtown Bartow Business Community grow back into the heartbeat of the county seat of Polk County, Florida.
Six coveted retail spaces now anchor the ground floor of the Historic Stuart Building. Space is rarely available and there is always a waiting list. The lobby of the Historic Stuart Building welcomes its guests with modern lighting, a beautifully restored stairwell, and artwork by Gillian Fazio, a local artist and muralist. The second floor has eight charming private offices and suites and a centrally located conference room that is available for use by reservation. Renovation of the third floor has just been completed and boasts eleven beautiful private offices and suites, with some of the most beautiful views. Our private offices and suites are perfect if your business isn't quite ready for a large space or simply doesn't need a large space. Mailing addresses will also be available soon.
The Historic Stuart Building is currently home to Nineteen incredible small businesses, including a skin care company, boutique, a wine bar, attorneys, licensed esthetician, real estate companies, title company, financial advisor, insurance agent, a photographer, lash & brow artist, a barber, therapist, and a working artist!
If you're looking for a unique retail or office workspace with historical charm, centrally located within walking distance to the Polk County Courthouse, Polk County Government Administration, Post Office, and other walkable amenities (e.g. coffee, lunch, wine bar, brewery, and boutique shopping), with some prime 2hr customer parking, ample unlimited free parking located one city block from the building, and exceptional customer service, at an affordable rate, then our Historic Stuart Building is perfect for your small business needs.
We are honored to have received awards for Beautification for our landscape located at our Summerlin entrance and west corner, 2023 Champions Cup from the Bartow Economic Development Council for Emerging Business of the Year, and the Secretary of State's 2023 Florida Main Street Landmark Preservation Project. “This year’s winners have shown a remarkable commitment to preserving the distinct heritage, traditions, and culture that make their historic downtowns attractive places for commerce,” said Secretary Byrd. “The Department of State is proud to showcase these success stories in the preservation and revitalization of Florida’s historic downtowns.”
Photo Circa 1914, from the Louise Frisbee Collection, on Florida Memory State Library and Archives of Florida.
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Historic Stuart Building | 160 E Summerlin St, Bartow, FL 33830 | 863.640.6266
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