Fredonia's historic White Inn has been recognized with an award from Buffalo Business First. The facility at 52 East Main Street received one of the publication's Brick by Brick Awards that focuses on adaptive re-use. The Chautauqua County IDA nominated the White Inn for that award, and CEO Mark Geise says Steve St. George and Devin Jones -- who spearheaded the $8 million redevelopment project -- deserve every bit of recognition...
Mark Geise: they did it right
Geise says while the building is being used in a similar way compared to years past, he touted the ability of St. George and Jones to transform that space into something "so much better"...
Mark Geise: how it got better
The White Inn operated as an inn and a restaurant until its closing in 2017. Since its reopening in November 2024, it has served as a full-service boutique hotel, dining and event destination.
Photo from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Facebook page
