Through an Main Street Open for Business grant, the Town of Silverton received $612,849. The town dedicated those funds toward the improvement of four historically significant buildings. Projects included façade improvements and energy efficiency projects such as new windows, insulation, roofs, heating systems, and solar.
Through Main Street Open for Business funding, Silverton completed the historic preservation and improvements to four historic buildings in the town’s downtown core. Silverton was able to install solar panels on the Avalanche Brewing, Handlebars Saloon, Coffee Bear, and Benson Lodge buildings. San Juan Development Association applied for the grant, administered the funding, and supported the building owners during the process. The Town of Silverton was the fiscal agent of the grant and supported the preservation efforts to ensure they were aligned with the historical district, building codes and design guidelines. Several local contractors were hired, which allowed Silverton to keep the contract work local.