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The Pure & Proper

An All Day Eatery

Balsam Built is proud to present The Pure & Proper An All Day Eatery. 

The Pure Oil Station was built in the 1940's in Black Mountain, NC.  Over 80 years old, this treasured historic building has played a role of considerable importance in the lives of generations within the community.  

Unfortunately, over time this unique building fell into extensive disrepair. Desiring to maintain and honor the historical significance of the building, The Pure & Proper sought the skill and experience of Balsam Built to undertake this substantial project. The goal was to not only revitalize this community icon but also bring an elegant and modern touch to this historic space.

We succeeded.

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A stone patio offers an inviting and modern atmosphere that compliments the exterior.
Custom built handrails capture the historic feel of the building.
Balsam Built custom crafted windows maintain the look and feel of the exterior while offering modern function and comfort.
Floating sapele shelves perfectly match the custom bar top.
Custom sapele bar top is beautifully paired with the Balsam Built custom crafted wainscoting all built per designer's specifications.
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Custom shelves were designed to fit the space and meet server needs.
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The existing antique garage doors were restored and modified to accommodate an outside bar.

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Custom wainscoting gives this water closet a historic feel.
  • Original Build

    1940's

  • Goal

    Revive the building while preserving historic feel.

  • Challenges

    Bring modern functionality while taking care to preserve significant historic artifacts.

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