away in the historic district. Over the walk, two marina condo projects and RIGHT ON TRACK
next few years, it is anticipated that this several more residential buildings.
“When the amenities are in place, the In the same area as The Modern Bak-
...it’s been renewed
people will come,” Madonna McMa- ing Company is another loft develop-
hon, an agent with ReMAX Coastal ment with a decidedly different flair.
during the last
Properties, says, referring to the busi- Also constructed by Plantation Builders,
eight years.
nesses that have opened in the area. The Weldon brings back the Art Deco
“There is a personal trainer, a coffee era with a modern bent. The blue neon
area will continue to grow and include a shop and a florist. There is so much backlighting the building’s name is just
new convention center, a river board- growth.” the beginning. Bamboo hardwoods give
an edgy look to living areas accented by
black-on-black appliances, deco trim,
contemporary cabinets and chic, under-
stated lighting.
“The Weldon used to be a furniture
store, and the building is named for
the railroad track from Wilmington to
Weldon,” McMahon says. “It was the
longest track at the time (mid-1830s).”
Each unit at The Weldon features two
paint colors, lever-style door handles
and ceiling fans. Most also include a
separate study and storage areas. The
flats offer high 10-foot ceilings, and the
lofts have soaring 20-foot ceilings.
JUDGED LUXURIOUS
Another property with a history is
Bannerman Station, named for Judge
William Tate Bannerman. Once
residential, the homes on the site were
razed to make way for an Art Moderne-
style bus terminal. Today, Bannerman
Station is an opulent residential build-
ing reminiscent of New York City.
“The condos are all breathtaking,”
says McMahon. “The building is mod-
eled after a place on Park Avenue, and it
is very luxurious.”
PHOTO BY PLANTATION BUILDING CORPORATION
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