01/13/2025
Some news about the future of the beautiful, former, Buchanan and Gillham Funeral Home and Gillham House! Letโs persevere Jacksonville IL history together! This building deserves all the love! ๐
* Please give the new page a follow as we will not be using this page anymore! Thanks - Ross & Nathan
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ + ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐๐!
Salt + Petal isnโt just a new businessโitโs a heartfelt mission to honor Jacksonvilleโs history while creating a vibrant, welcoming space for our community. Weโre two passionate small business owners working to restore ๐๐๐ ๐. ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ, ๐ ๐๐๐-๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ-๐จ๐ฅ๐ building on historic State Street in downtown Jacksonville IL. This incredible space has so much character and history, and weโre committed to preserving as much of it as possible while bringing it to life in a way that serves our community and customers for generations to come.
When we first started this project, things seemed simpler. But as we dove deeper into a building with so much history, we realized just how important it is to do this the right wayโand how costly it can be to restore and preserve its original charm. From structural upgrades to modernizing the space while keeping its historic essence intact, every step has required extra care, planning, and investment.
Over the past year, weโve worked tirelessly to secure SBA funding to make this dream a reality. Now, we need your help to take the final steps toward creating a space Jacksonville can be proud of. Salt + Petal will be a destination where history meets innovation: a place to enjoy fresh, made-from-scratch meals, stunning floral arrangements, and a warm atmosphere that blends old-world charm with modern comfort.
โจ ๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ
--- Weโre committed to restoring this building thoughtfully, preserving its history, and ensuring it becomes a cornerstone of downtown Jacksonville. Your support helps us:
--- Save and revive a historic piece of our city.
Bring new life and energy to the downtown district.
Offer a one-of-a-kind experience to our customers and community.
โจ ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ:
--- Donate: Every contribution helps us preserve history and create something truly special.
--- Become an Investor: Join us in making Salt + Petal a reality! Investors will play a key role in this transformative project and in shaping Jacksonvilleโs future.
--- Spread the Word: Share our mission with your friends, family, and neighbors who want to see our community thrive.
--- Follow Us: Stay connected to our progress by following us on social media (.Petal).
This isnโt just about opening a businessโitโs about doing it right. Itโs about preserving history, supporting our community, and creating a space where people can come together to connect, celebrate, and enjoy all that Jacksonville has to offer.
๐ธ๐ดInterested in donating or investing? Letโs connect! Reach out to us today to learn how you can be part of Salt + Petalโs journey. Together, we can bring this historic building back to life and make it a cornerstone of Jacksonvilleโs future.
๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง. ๐๐ ๐๐๐งโ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ + ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ!
