BUSINESS UPDATE
Thanks in part to a National Grid grant, Oswego developer Warren Shaw recently completed renovations to two downtown buildings — one at 161 W. First St., which was once occupied by Coffee Connection, and the other at 75 E. Bridge St., which once housed the 1850 House Restaurant And Antiques.
New Life to Old Buildings W
arren Shaw’s Creative Developments of Oswego Inc. awarded $50,000 in grants from National Grid renovate former 1850 House Restaurant and building previously used by Coffee Connection Creative Developments of Oswego Inc. was recently awarded $50,000 in economic development grants by National Grid to support its work on the
Oswego community development plan. Warren Shaw, the Oswego developer, is rehabilitating two buildings on the Route 104 corridor thanks in part to grants from National Grid’s economic development program. Creative Developments of Oswego recently completed work at 161 W. First St. on the river’s west bank. Construction in the building previously used by Coffee Connection began prior to the
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COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which stalled work due to labor shortages and skyrocketing supply costs. The builder completed a total renovation of this property, replacing all windows, plumbing, electrical, walls, floors and ceilings. New HVAC systems were installed. The roof assembly was replaced as was the entire front façade. All three commercial spaces have been leased, two of which are occupied by new businesses. “My goal has always been to restore underutilized, existing buildings that reflect the historical perspective of our community,” said Shaw, president of Creative Development of Oswego. “Restoration is difficult at best and the whole COVID situation made this even more challenging. National Grid has been instrumental in their support of these projects as well as a pleasure
