Mount Rainier received a $75,000 grant to improve more facades.

The city announced Thursday that it will receive the money next year from a state Department of Economic Development revitalization program.

The grants will be used to fix up the exteriors of historic buildings on 34th Street, which stretches from the circle with the bus stop up to Joe’s Movement Emporium.

“As part of Mount Rainier Economic Development’s strategy and commitment to revitalize our downtown core, 34th Street will be transformed into a more vibrant and welcoming business district for everyone—residents and visitors alike!” the city wrote.

In recent years, Mount Rainier has revamped the exteriors of businesses along Rhode Island Avenue, while Hyattsville has run a similar program.

The improvements help keep some of the Route 1 corridor’s historic architecture in top shape, spurring more customers to come to shops and keeping the retro design that gives the corridor a distinctive look.

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