Bunnell Hill Construction, a division of the Schueler Group, recently completed renovations tou00a0the Golden Lambu00a0Hotelu00a0& Restaurantu2019s Black Horse Tavern in Lebanon, OH. This restoration was a unique project for Bunnell Hill Construction, who usually runs projects for new commercial construction, but as always, they were excited to take on a new challenge and grow the scope of their project portfolio.u00a0
The renovation included the addition of a 58-seat outdoor dining veranda and an expansion of their indoor dining area, which increased the Black Horse Tavern capacity for guest seating from 52 to approximately 150. This is the first time the restaurant will offer outdoor dining. The project also included a new tavern entrance and vestibule, plus a refresh to the lower level gift shop. This is the largest investment into the Golden Lamb in the last 50 years, since they opened the tavern in 1964.u00a0
u201cIt was our goal to create a dramatic and welcoming space that tells community stories, captures the innu2019s classic charm, and treats decor as both art and artifact,u201d said General Manager and Operating Partner, Bill Kilimnik.
u00a0u201cThe challenge to us, as the construction company, was to maintain the design, intent of the style and function of the facility,u201d stated Grace Piller, Bunnell Hill Construction Project Manager.u00a0
u201cIt was an honor to again work with the Portman Family, Bill Kilimnik and his staff at the Golden Lamb to make their vision of this space a reality,u201d stated Kevin Scott, Bunnell Hill Construction President.u00a0
The Golden Lamb has been a Southwest Ohio landmark since 1803 u2013 when Ohio achieved statehood.u00a0u00a0Over the years, thousands upon thousands of patrons have been served in this warm and friendly inn and tavern. The Schueler Group of Companiesu2019 Bunnell Hill Construction, our commercial construction contractors, proved they can do anything with this beautiful renovation that manages to both update the space and still honor the innu2019s historic Shaker roots. Lebanon is a growing market for old and new businesses alike, and as the Cincinnati-Dayton areau2019s most prolific commercial real estate company, we are proud to be not only a part of Lebanonu2019s new growth, but a part of preserving its history as well.
