Columbus presented with Historic Restoration Award for work on city hall

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – In Columbus, the old has become new again! With awards to prove it.

Last week, city leaders made the trek to Ocean Springs, where Mayor Robert Smith was presented the Heritage Award for Historic Restoration.

Pictured are (left to right):
Sonya Hill, AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer, Main Street Columbus; Mayor Robert Smith; Barbara Bigelow, Executive Director, Main Street Columbus; George Irby, Director of Planning and Community Development, City of Columbus; David Armstrong, Chief Operating Officer, City of Columbus.

Columbus Main Street nominated ‘The Friendly City’ for the restoration of city hall.

Clocking in at a youthful 115-years-old, the 2 year project spruced the place up for the first time since 1903.

The total cost of the project was around $2 million.