D M Bright Building, 212 West Main Street, Richmond, Kentucky

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City/locality- State/province	Richmond, Kentucky
County- State/province:	Madison County, Kentucky
State/province:	Kentucky
Country:	United States
Historic Function:	Business
Historic Function:	Medical
Other Historic Function:	Medical
Current Function:	Other
Current Function:	Currently houses a dance studio/massage center
Other Current Function:	Currently houses a dance studio/massage center
Material of Exterior Wall Covering:	Brick
Material of Roof:	Asphalt
Material of Foundation:	Brick
First Owner:	D.M. Bright
Notes:	privately owned.

Decorative brickwork and an accentuated gable create a centralized, ornamented facade for this two-story building. (See MAR-68) Applied, stamped-metal attic inserts, a bracketed cornice, and contrasting painted brickwork add to the decorative features. The projected central pavilion rises above the roofline to culminate in a pointed finial. Below it, the building is identified with name and date segmental arches, the center arch having a wider span to accommodate a paired window. The oldest labeled building in downtown Richmond, other buildings on the block repeat its emphasis on the central bay.

Contents 1 Memories and stories 1.1 Memory 2 Photo Gallery 3 Related Links 4 Notes

Memories and stories

Memory

For several decades, was home to Irene's Formal Wear. In 2007, Irene's shut down and the building was briefly home to Pathwork Planet, a flea market of sorts. In February 2008, renovations began for it's current occupant, Open Cirle Studio; opening for business in May 2008. It also houses A Time for You massage center. Renovations continue as the next phase of the studio begins in mid-2009 with the intention to open a small cafe on the 1st floor.

Photo Gallery

Related Links

Notes