Historic Montgomery Ward Building
Historic Montgomery Ward Building – 1927
Marketing description
Step into a piece of history with this striking 1927 Montgomery Ward building. Spanning approximately 19,000 square feet across four full levels plus a mezzanine, this property offers vintage character paired with incredible redevelopment potential.
The building features soaring ceilings, exposed brick, expansive windows, and the unmistakable charm of early 20th-century construction. With a large open footprint of roughly 4,400 sq ft per floor, the layout is flexible for a wide range of uses—whether retail, office, creative studios, residential lofts, or a mixed-use vision.
Highlights include:
Four stories + basement + mezzanine (≈ 19,000 sq ft total)
Historic façade with strong street presence
Large windows providing abundant natural light
Authentic original industrial details—brick walls, original tile, original hardware
Prime location with excellent visibility and accessibility
Roof redone in 2012 - no leaks!
This is more than just square footage, it’s an opportunity to reimagine a landmark. Rarely does a building of this vintage, size, and character come available. Perfect for developers, investors, or visionaries ready to bring new life to a historic cornerstone of the community.
You could build your dream loft on the top floor and rent out the rest!
Investment highlights
Historic Asset: Built in 1927 as a Montgomery Ward department store, the building carries significant architectural and cultural history.
Large Scale: ±19,000 SF across four stories, mezzanine, and basement (~4,400 SF per floor).
Flexible Floor Plan: Wide-open spaces with high ceilings ideal for adaptive reuse—retail, office, residential, hospitality, or mixed-use.
Natural Light: Oversized windows on multiple sides create bright, inviting interiors.
Prime Redevelopment Opportunity: Historic character combined with modern demand for creative and live/work space.
Location Advantage: Strong visibility, walkability, and connectivity to surrounding businesses and amenities.
Value-Add Potential: Opportunity to reposition a historic landmark into a high-performing asset through renovation and adaptive reuse.
Scarcity Factor: Few surviving early 20th-century department stores remain available, especially with this size and intact structure.
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