Preserving the history of Fort Mill while also shaping its future.

That was just one of the priorities Mayor Guynn Savage highlighted during the Town of Fort Mill’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Town Hall on Feb. 9, 2026.

Speaking to a crowd of local officials and community members in the parking lot outside the front lobby, Savage reminisced about the unique red-brick building at 205 N. White St. that once housed the Springs Executive Office. The structure, which is steeped in aviation lore, has been a well-known landmark in Town for 75 years.

“Winston Churchill said we shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us. That’s what we’re doing. Today we will dedicate this building and my heart is full,” Savage said.

Savage said there were several options for the building prior to the Town’s purchase, but “none provided the unique opportunity to preserve this historic and iconic facility here on White Street.”

“If her walls could talk, they would say that family was here, colonels, mothers, daughters, sons, different last names, but all the same, sharing a passion for togetherness, a sense of community and giving that everyone yearns for,” she said.

She thanked Town Council for recognizing the importance of preserving history.

“I’m grateful that our staff and employees are bringing new life to this building and remembering the gifts of the community,” Savage said. “We’re giving her walls much to talk about as her family, our community. We’ll continue to protect, inspire, create and give together.”

Town Manager Cary Vargo told the crowd that since the building’s dedication in 1952, it has “symbolized innovation, leadership and economic growth.”

“Today, I thank the vision of Town Council and staff, and the dedication of our maintenance, design and construction teams,” Vargo said. “This historic structure has been thoughtfully restored and adapted to serve a new purpose- supporting public service, civic engagement and the future of Fort Mill.”

Watch the ceremony video below.