Historic Kemp Hall Renovations Complete

Ausherman Commercial Property: Kemp Hall exterior

Kemp Hall Lofts & Studios

Purchased in May of 2017 by Ausherman Properties, the historic Kemp Hall Lofts & Studios located at 2 E Church Street has completed significant renovations. The nearly 17,000-square-foot historic building was converted into 18 loft and studio apartments in the heart of Downtown Frederick. These sophisticated, charming spaces are grounded in vibrant downtown living, amenities and entertainment. The first units were delivered in May 2019.

On June 12, 2019, Kemp Hall Lofts & Studios celebrated the accomplishment with a ribbon cutting ceremony including tours open to the public. We were honored to be joined by community members, city officials, participants in the project, and more.

On September 10, 2019, Frederick Landmark’s Historic Preservation Award for Brick & Mortar Rehabilitation was presented to Kemp Hall Lofts & Studios and Ausherman Properties. These awards are presented to celebrate projects and people whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation in Frederick City and Frederick County.

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Marvin Ezra Ausherman, a native of Frederick County, received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Miami University of Ohio in 1974.

Marvin then joined his father in the family’s residential home building business. He eventually took the reins of the company until it was sold to Drees Homes in 2003. Marvin had a successful career as a second-generation residential home builder/developer, completing 30 communities and 5,000 homes over 40 years. For the past 15 years, Marvin has been a commercial developer/investor and devotes much of his time to the family’s philanthropic endeavors. He created the Ausherman Family Trust in 2000 and the Ausherman Family Foundation in 2006.

Marvin has and always will be involved in many Frederick County organizations and projects for the betterment of the Frederick community. He has served on the County’s Affordable Housing Council as chair and on the Boards of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, the Community Foundation of Frederick County, YMCA of Frederick County, Federated Charities, Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, Frederick Health, Frederick Community College, and others. He is the founder of BlueRidge Bank, a local Frederick County community bank, and also a member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Frederick.