The 100 block of Main Street includes several adjacent, abandoned buildings: 115, 121, 131, 133, and 137 N Main Street. With the current and future structural integrity of the structures a major concern, the community is interested in seeing this block revitalized into a new, mixed-use multi-story development. The Village has already submitted a grant application to demolish one of the structures (115 N Main Street) and has advanced key technical studies critical to demolishing the remaining structures.

115 N Main street is a three-story mixed-use structure. This abandoned structure was determined to be unstable, including a partial collapse of the two-story area. 121, 131, 133, and 137 N Main street are all three-story conventionally famed masonry mixed-use construction built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. While generally stable as viewed from the exterior, the abandoned structures have suffered from significant internal damage that threatens the long-term stability of the buildings.

The long-term recommendation at these sites is to encourage new infill development where these buildings are currently located. New construction at the southern gateway into the Village’s N Main street corridor could provide a significant revitalization opportunity for the downtown. The project could leverage previous investment and utilize additional funding opportunities, including DRI, BOA Pre-Development, and BCP tax credits to fill funding gaps.