The former Thomas & Howard Cash and Carry building was built in 1975 on the 4.18 acre site as a wholesale warehouse. The Cash and Carry closed; the first floor was leased to a hosiery company and the second floor was leased to a sign manufacturing company. T&H Property, LLC purchased the property in 2005 and redeveloped the property into an office/medical building. The 20,000 SF building is now fully leased; it has won several appearance awards and adds to the overall look of the rapidly growing part of town. The adjacent building was torn down and the property was redeveloped and leased to Lone Star Steakhouse.  Lone Star closed in 2017, and the property has been redeveloped and leased to Plaza Del Sol of Mount Airy.

The brick building was renovated to give it a more modern look and bring more natural light into the building. Multiple windows and glass entrances were installed to reveal the upper and lower levels. The façade and trimwork were added, and awnings were attached to accent the windows. As a result of the renovation of the Thomas and Howard Building and the addition of the restaurant, it has revitalized this part of town and complemented the other businesses at this intersection on US Hwy 52.