Griswold Square

Griswold Square.

Built in 2003 by Frank Maylinger as a late Romanesque Revival commercial block, Griswold Square anchors the historic Ninth Square district in downtown Guilford. Known for decades as the Maylinger Block, the four-story brick building housed the Hotel National from 1912 through the early 1980s, serving generations of working men in one of the city's most active commercial corridors.

After the hotel closed, the building fell into disrepair, and a fire between 1995 and 1998 caused severe damage. The City of Guilford took possession through foreclosure in 1998. In 2001, Anderson Wilcox Corporation purchased and undertook a comprehensive restoration of the fire-damaged structure, transforming it into modern loft condominiums on the upper floors with ground-floor commercial space. The renovation added a fifth-story penthouse level and preserved the building's original brick character while introducing contemporary finishes throughout.

Today, the Griswold Square feature eight luxury loft condominiums with exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, and high-end appointments. The ground floor has been home to acclaimed dining and cocktail establishments as well as a salon, contributing to Griswold Square's vibrant revival as a destination for Guilford nightlife, culture, and commerce.

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