After a century of service, the previous Missildine Drug Store, Tryon Federal and Jackson buildings are receiving a face lift thanks to project owners Scott and Gayle Lane.

The three buildings are encompassed in the ‘Missildine’s Project’ set in motion by the Lanes. Located at the corner of Trade and Oak Streets in downtown Tryon, the buildings combine for just over 18,000 square feet, according to project partner Crys Armbrust.

The buildings have remained unoccupied since the relocation of Tryon Federal in 2006. The first of the three buildings will continue to be known as Missildine’s, in an effort to pay homage to the popular early 20th century pharmacy that once occupied the building. However, the building will house a restaurant in its reincarnation.

The pub style restaurant, Oak Street Publick House, will carry over into the adjacent building and in total contain two dining quarters, a kitchen, brewery and bar which will be located in the basement.

The former Tryon Federal Bank building’s basement will contain the bulk of the brewery and original safe, which will be repurposed into a refrigerator that will store kegs. The ground level will contain nearly 5,000 square feet for three retail businesses.

Each of the building’s top floors, previously used as office space, for will be used for residential purposes. According to Lane, three 2,000 square foot condos are currently being constructed.

“They have a pretty sweet view,” said Armbrust.

The Missildine’s condo provides an excellent view of Trade and Pacolet Streets, as well as Morris the Horse.

The remaining condos will be situated perpendicular to the retail shops. Elevator access will open to a commons area to be shared by residents, and storage will be provided in the basement of the Jackson building. The main goal for Scott and Gayle Lane was to restore the  buildings to their previous popularity and design.

“They need to be an important part of the Tryon community,” said Ambrust, “the way they have been in the past.”

The Missildine’s crew has completed the demolition stage and is now transitioning into restoring the storefront.

“I’ll be very excited when the store front is done,” said Lane. “We have a lot in the woodworks.”

Project leaders expect construction to be wrapped up in 2016.