The Tryon Downtown Development Association and the Town of Tryon recently awarded The Book Shelf a façade grant. Building owner Wanda May applied for funds to recreate the building’s unique architectural overhang designed by Holland Brady. Monies to underwrite Tryon’s façade program are part of a N.C. Rural Center Economic Innovation Grant and are awarded to facilitate historic preservation efforts in Tryon’s downtown district. Above, Jimmy Moss (left) and Billy Wall of Wall Construction Company work on the façade. For further information and an application form, visit www.downtowntryon.org. (photo submitted)