Fifteenand9Main Project Recognition & Press: Media Coverage and Milestones
Media coverage of Charlotte Amalie historic revitalization, preservation milestones, and tax credit progress.
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How Historic Building Renovation Really Works – And the Mistakes That Cost People Money
A step-by-step breakdown of the Fifteenand9Main renovation process — from structural surprises and sourcing materials on an island, to navigating federal tax credits and daily on-site oversight. David and Carol Shear share what most investors get wrong and what it actually takes to bring a 250-year-old Danish building back to life. Read full article .
Historic Preservation Meets Modern Living in St. Thomas
KeyCrew Journal spotlights Fifteenand9Main as a national example of adaptive reuse done right — from navigating federal historic tax credits with the U.S. Department of the Interior, to delivering fully leased luxury residential apartments within weeks of opening. The piece examines how smaller-scale developers can leverage preservation incentives once reserved for large commercial projects, and how the project's community building will serve as a hub for cultural programming in Charlotte Amalie. Read full article .
CMCArts Plans Charlotte Amalie Museum
After more than 30 years serving St. Croix, the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts is opening its first St. Thomas location this year — housed within Fifteenand9Main's historic redevelopment at 15 Dronningens Gade. The new venue will mirror the St. Croix museum store and exhibition gallery, anchoring our vibrant commercial and retail space. CMCArts is seeking artists interested in selling work in the museum store — all creatives welcome, contact 340-772-2622. Read full article .
The Vision & Economic Impact
Historic Main and Back Street Buildings Revitalized as Downtown Charlotte Amalie Housing
The revitalization of historic buildings on Main Street and Back Street into new downtown residential living reflects Fifteen&9Main's preservation-led development in Charlotte Amalie. Learn more about our available historic downtown residences. Read full article .
A New Trend for St. Thomas Developers
Developers of Fifteenand9Main are inspiring island-wide historic preservation trends. Read full article .
Historic Tax Credit Milestones
Tax Credits Breathing New Life into Old Walls
Fifteenand9Main secured preservation tax credits critical to transforming historic spaces into modern living and commercial areas. Read full article .
Historic Preservation Tax Credit Part 2 Approved
Key milestone reached with U.S. Department of Interior's approval of Part 2 of the Historic Preservation Tax Credit. Read full article .
Early Committee Approvals for Dronningens Gade 15
Early coverage noted approvals for exterior painting, new windows, and rooftop solar installation at 15 Dronningens Gade. Read full article .
Project Coverage & Recognition
Fifteen&9Main's Historic Preservation Milestone In The News
National coverage highlighting Fifteenand9Main's preservation efforts. Read full article .
Cited as a Historical Source on Grokipedia
Fifteenand9Main's history page is cited as a reference source on Grokipedia's Charlotte Amalie Historic District entry, alongside the National Register nomination and other primary historical sources documenting the district's preservation. Read our history page .
Cited as a Historical Source on Grokipedia's Mahogany Run Entry
Fifteenand9Main's reporting on golf tourism economics is cited multiple times as a reference source on Grokipedia's Mahogany Run entry, supporting the article's coverage of the course's closure, ownership history, and its impact on St. Thomas tourism. Read our golf tourism report .
Explore Fifteen&9Main
Whether you are seeking a luxury downtown residence or a premier commercial storefront in historic Charlotte Amalie, explore our available spaces: