10/13/2026
🙌 A long-vacant pair of historic buildings in the heart of downtown Marietta is poised for new life through a transformative $10 million redevelopment project. Ataraxia Properties, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio SE, the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, and the City of Marietta, today announced plans to redevelop the Glass Press buildings into a vibrant mixed-use destination featuring housing, dining, office space, and new opportunities for community connection.
The project involves the adaptive reuse of 43,800 square feet across two connected historic buildings. Once complete, the rehabilitation project will create elegant apartments on the upper floors, with a coffee shop, offices, and a food hall occupying the ground-floor commercial spaces.
“After more than two years of extensive planning, coordination, and dedication, we are incredibly excited to be approaching the start of construction on the Glass Press Project. From the beginning, our vision has been to breathe new life into these historic buildings while creating something truly special for downtown Marietta and the surrounding community,” said Seth Murphy, manager of Ataraxia Properties.
“Working with Ohio SE has been an outstanding experience. Their guidance, commitment, and willingness to help navigate the many challenges of a project of this magnitude have been instrumental in bringing our vision closer to reality,” said Murphy. “We are also extremely grateful for the support and collaboration of JobsOhio, the Southeast Ohio Port Authority, and the City of Marietta. This project represents much more than restoring two historic buildings. It is an investment in Marietta’s future, creating new opportunities for businesses, residents, and visitors while preserving an important part of the city’s history. We look forward to seeing years of hard work come to life and are excited about the positive impact this development will have on downtown Marietta for generations to come.”
➡️ Read more about this transformational project in Marietta: https://www.ohiose.com/life-here/whats-happening/$10-million-investment-to-transform-historic-glass-press-buildings-in-downtown-marietta
Renderings by Cally Lange of Revival Design Collective
